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KJ55 EPP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

171,519 mi
Last recorded171,519 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 EPP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 171,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 171,519 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 167,147 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 167,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Needs a polish (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Needs a polish (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jun 2023 166,930 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022 158,643 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 158,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 153,142 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 153,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 149,769 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Jun 2020 149,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jul 2019 137,141 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 125,018 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 123,027 miles

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

front exhaust flexible section mounting deteriorated

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated,images slightly incorrect and starting to dazzle

Fail 25 Sep 2017 123,027 miles

Emissions not tested revs will not remain within parameters (7.3.A.1)

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

front exhaust flexible section mounting deteriorated

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated,images slightly incorrect and starting to dazzle

Pass 3 Oct 2016 119,962 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 116,577 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 113,402 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

n/s/r bump stop broken

Fail 19 Sep 2014 113,402 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

n/s/r bump stop broken

Pass 4 Oct 2013 110,972 miles

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

brake pedal anti-slip worn.

n/s/f & o/s/f headligt lens condition poor.

Fail 2 Oct 2013 110,970 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip worn but not insecure

Headlight light output and pattern adversely effected by poor lense condition..

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Oct 2012 108,286 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 104,574 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 87,608 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 68,272 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 50,308 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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KJ55 EPP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KJ55 EPP, 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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KJ55 EPP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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