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OE55 LHT

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,886 mi
Last recorded136,886 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 LHT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 136,886 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Slight engine oil leaks

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 25 Jun 2018 136,886 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 129,885 miles

Bonnet catch faulty, advise fixing before it fails.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Advise polishing (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Advise polishing (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 129,778 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Bonnet catch faulty, advise fixing before it fails.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Advise polishing (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Advise polishing (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 124,753 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 122,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 122,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 109,345 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 109,345 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 91,566 miles

Nearside rear brake binding

Offside rear tyre deforming on the inner edge

Unable to fully inspect rear belts due to fitted child seats

Widscreen washer pump weak

Fail 13 Mar 2014 91,553 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil not on dipstick. Added 2 litres magnatec 5w30

Nearside rear brake binding

Offside rear tyre deforming on the inner edge

Unable to fully inspect rear belts due to fitted child seats

Widscreen washer pump weak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 74,865 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Nearside rear tyre scrubbed and deformed on the inner edge

Offside front anti roll bar link ball joint cover perishing

Rear brake pads appear low

Rear shock absorber bump stops split and in two parts

Fail 14 Mar 2013 74,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant level low

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Nearside rear tyre scrubbed and deformed on the inner edge

Offside front anti roll bar link ball joint cover perishing

Offside front lower ball joint dust cover starting to split

Rear brake pads appear low

Rear shock absorber bump stops split and in two parts

Pass 16 Mar 2012 67,811 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 60,193 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 53,008 miles

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds have come adrift.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 49,211 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 32,934 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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OE55 LHT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OE55 LHT, 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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OE55 LHT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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