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KL55 RLV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

96,136 mi
Last recorded96,136 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 RLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 96,136 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 96,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 88,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2024 88,740 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2023 81,620 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 74,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 72,278 miles

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))

Fail 11 May 2021 72,278 miles

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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020 72,182 miles

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 21 May 2019 71,379 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 71,368 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 18 May 2018 69,753 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 69,751 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 68,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test You are not allowed items or damage larger than 40mm within swept area of windscreen

Fail 23 May 2017 67,999 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test You are not allowed items or damage larger than 40mm within swept area of windscreen

Pass 17 May 2016 65,980 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 65,980 miles

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

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 64,510 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 68,849 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 62,026 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 62,023 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 59,197 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 59,189 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 59,957 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 55,949 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 May 2011 51,181 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 51,173 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 45,857 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 45,848 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 39,886 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 33,722 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
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KL55 RLV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 KL55 RLV, 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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KL55 RLV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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