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PL05 LWN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,083 mi
Last recorded108,083 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 LWN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 108,083 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 97,026 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 97,026 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 89,047 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 89,047 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 82,484 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inside

Pass 11 Feb 2014 74,871 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WORN INSIDE EDGE

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

REAR NO PLATE LAMPS DIM

Pass 14 Feb 2013 66,978 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 56,952 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 56,952 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 47,960 miles

offside & nearside rear seat belts slow to retract at last foot or so.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 37,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 28,912 miles

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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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PL05 LWN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PL05 LWN, 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 PL05 LWN registered?

PL05 LWN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is PL05 LWN safe to buy?

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