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FP05 KWU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,988 mi
Last recorded111,988 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 KWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 111,988 miles

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

centre exhaust box slight corrosion to outer skin

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 17 Feb 2015 111,988 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1)

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

centre exhaust box slight corrosion to outer skin

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Mar 2014 99,509 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box corroded

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 10 Mar 2014 99,505 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

centre exhaust box corroded

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2013 88,135 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 770,471 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 76,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 64,652 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 52,596 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,532 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 33,220 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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FP05 KWU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FP05 KWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP05 KWU registered?

FP05 KWU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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