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LX55 YME

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,825 mi
Last recorded148,825 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 YME
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 148,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 18 Feb 2020 148,819 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXCESSIVE SMOKE AND HYDROCARBONS (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 Feb 2019 141,131 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 141,131 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INNER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 133,944 miles

***ENGINE FAULT*** warning lamp illuminated

Fail 22 Feb 2018 133,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

***ENGINE FAULT*** warning lamp illuminated

Pass 17 Feb 2017 122,491 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 122,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 109,092 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 109,092 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge just acceptable (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 97,291 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 81,306 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 81,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 68,121 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 68,121 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 68,105 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 62,361 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 42,507 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 32,595 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,876 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 YME is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YME, 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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LX55 YME is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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