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LX55 VLA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,978 mi
Last recorded119,978 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 VLA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 119,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 117,149 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 117,149 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 112,610 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 107,205 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 99,260 miles

headlamp beam intensity poor

Fail 14 Nov 2016 99,260 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

headlamp beam intensity poor

Pass 9 Dec 2015 91,772 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 82,361 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 74,384 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 74,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 66,608 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 56,070 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 56,070 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 47,085 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 32,839 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 21,955 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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LX55 VLA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,496 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX55 VLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX55 VLA registered?

LX55 VLA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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