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KG55 FSU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,528 mi
Last recorded148,528 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 FSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 148,528 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 132,683 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 132,683 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2018 116,676 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 98,851 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 11 May 2017 98,851 miles

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

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

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

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 90,448 miles

both head light images poor

both head light lenses in poor condition

n/s/r tyre getting low

rear number plate poor on limit

wipers smear

Fail 27 Apr 2016 90,446 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both head light images poor

both head light lenses in poor condition

n/s/r tyre getting low

rear number plate poor on limit

wipers smear

Pass 1 May 2015 77,142 miles

Coolant below min

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

Signs of coolant leak from underside

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s headlamp image poor

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 1 May 2015 77,142 miles

Coolant below min

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Signs of coolant leak from underside

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s headlamp image poor

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 8 May 2014 61,735 miles

offside front tyre down to 1.6mm and worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 7 May 2014 61,684 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre down to 1.6mm and worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 20 May 2013 40,762 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 38,302 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 36,647 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,484 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,509 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 25,069 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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KG55 FSU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KG55 FSU, 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 KG55 FSU registered?

KG55 FSU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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