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Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear exhaust heat shield lose
sills and front wings corroded
steering stiff on lock to lock checks
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear exhaust heat shield lose
sills and front wings corroded
steering stiff on lock to lock checks
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
all exhaust system corroded
clutch feels worn
rear exhaust heat shield loose
screen washer bottle cap missing
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
all exhaust system corroded
clutch feels worn
rear exhaust heat shield loose
screen washer bottle cap missing
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
front exhaust bracket broken
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front seat , movement in seat base
both front exhaust brackets broken
exhaust heat sheilds loose and rattling
power steering slightly heavy to turn
both front metal exhaust brackets broken
gearbox oil leak
rear exhaust heat sheild rattling
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
both front metal exhaust brackets broken
both headlamps , lenses crazed
gearbox oil leak
rear exhaust heat sheild rattling
both front exhaust brackets badly rusted
both head lamp lenses faded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces very rusty (3.5.1i)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps patterns very dull (1.8.A.1b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms, both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
both headlamps lenses crazed
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces very rusty (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake slight binding
Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces rusty (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear offside tyre 3 mm tread
slight gearbox oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear offside tyre 3 mm tread
slight gearbox oil leak
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc's slightly pitted
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge unevenly
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge unevenly
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
off side front tyre is close to wear indicators.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres deteriorated
both rear tyres deteriorated
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FM05 KBU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 FM05 KBU, 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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FM05 KBU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 July 2005.
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