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VE05 LHX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,803 mi
Last recorded118,803 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 LHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 118,803 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2013 118,803 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 105,796 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front lamps deteriorated but light output not severly reduced

both o/s/f and o/s/r tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 22 Oct 2012 105,699 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front lamps deteriorated but light output not severly reduced

both o/s/f and o/s/r tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2011 93,286 miles

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

nearside front gearbox oil seel leaking

Pass 15 Nov 2010 84,160 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 82,381 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 75,337 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 71,192 miles

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

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

fuel filter bracket fractured

oil leak from transmission

turbo intercooler to manifold pipe split

Fail 4 Aug 2008 71,192 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

fuel filter bracket fractured

oil leak from transmission

turbo intercooler to manifold pipe split

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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VE05 LHX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VE05 LHX, 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 VE05 LHX registered?

VE05 LHX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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