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R13 LAM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,822 mi
Last recorded125,822 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 LAM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 125,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake just met min requirements (R.B.Test)

Fail 12 Nov 2020 125,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/r tyre cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wiper, blade missing

exhaust corroded

general corrosion under body

heat shield loose

n/s sill damaged + corroding

o/s/f shock damp

o/s/r tyre perished

rack damp

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Nov 2019 120,624 miles

Front discs corroded

Rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 118,298 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 117,574 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 117,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 115,340 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 115,321 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 109,575 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 109,568 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 101,490 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 90,907 miles

N/S/R tyre out of shape on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 90,907 miles

N/S/R tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2011 71,819 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 71,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 47,933 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 47,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 27,705 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 10,656 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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R13 LAM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R13 LAM, 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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R13 LAM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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