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MV05 LXP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,846 mi
Last recorded142,846 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 LXP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 142,846 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn 75% approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2019 142,846 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn 75% approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 128,794 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Underbody corrosion evident - Not Structural

Pass 11 Mar 2016 116,433 miles

rear brake pads worn approx 80%

Fail 20 Feb 2015 100,464 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 100,464 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 83,939 miles

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

R/O/S wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2013 65,880 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 65,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,931 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight wear front and rear discs

Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,733 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 44,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2008 40,092 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 39,487 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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MV05 LXP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MV05 LXP, 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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MV05 LXP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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