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KL05 KZU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,154 mi
Last recorded129,154 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 KZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 129,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 125,861 miles

Nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated (has a minor leak)

Pass 16 Aug 2021 122,827 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside headlamp slightly deteriorated

Offside headlamp slightly deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 119,439 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 119,439 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 116,561 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm rubber bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 113,379 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm rubber bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2017 109,807 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 104,674 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 99,737 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm rubber bush very slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge (close to legal limit)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge (very close to legal limit)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 99,737 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front suspension arm rubber bush very slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge (close to legal limit)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge (very close to legal limit)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 95,303 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge worn.

nearside rear bump stop broken up.

offside front tyre inner edge worn.

Fail 21 Aug 2014 95,303 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre inner edge worn.

nearside rear bump stop broken up.

offside front tyre inner edge worn.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 85,975 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner face

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 28 Aug 2012 77,771 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)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2011 67,833 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 57,608 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 57,607 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,111 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 50,111 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 41,627 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 41,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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KL05 KZU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 KL05 KZU, 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 KL05 KZU registered?

KL05 KZU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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