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ST05 LHK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,197 mi
Last recorded94,197 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 LHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 94,197 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 94,194 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2024 92,458 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 90,803 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 88,988 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 86,781 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 86,182 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 86,178 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 84,834 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 84,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 78,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 71,941 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 65,347 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 63,901 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

steering rack has a slight oil leak.

Fail 28 Jul 2015 63,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

play in both brake reaction bushes.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

steering rack has a slight oil leak.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 60,712 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

clutch slipping,

r/n/s shock dust cover missing.

slight oil leak on s/rack.

slight play in f brake reaction bushes.

Fail 31 Jul 2014 60,712 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

clutch slipping,

r/n/s shock dust cover missing.

r/os tyre perishing and worn on inner edge.

slight oil leak on s/rack.

slight play in f brake reaction bushes.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 56,372 miles

advise exhaust flexi deteriorating

advise front b/pads approx 4mm

strong advise front o/s tyre worn inner edge to minimum requirement

Fail 29 Jul 2013 56,372 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise exhaust flexi deteriorating

advise front b/pads approx 4mm

strong advise front o/s tyre worn inner edge to minimum requirement

Pass 19 Jul 2012 53,007 miles

advise surface corrosion to exhaust hangers

advise washer bottle top missing

Fail 19 Jul 2012 53,007 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

advise surface corrosion to exhaust hangers

advise washer bottle top missing

Pass 25 Jul 2011 47,779 miles

advise slight grease emmision from inner c/v gaiters

advise surface corrosion to exhaust hangers

Pass 22 Jul 2010 44,345 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2009 38,225 miles

advise front n/s tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2008 33,980 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 33,408 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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ST05 LHK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ST05 LHK, 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 ST05 LHK registered?

ST05 LHK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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