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KL55 RLX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,889 mi
Last recorded174,889 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 RLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 174,889 miles

Exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 170,382 miles

Exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 163,194 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 154,519 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear handbrake cable appears to be fitted the wrong side of the brake pipe and is touching. The brake pipe is secure

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 9 Dec 2016 154,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear handbrake cable appears to be fitted the wrong side of the brake pipe and is touching. The brake pipe is secure

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2015 144,940 miles

Both headlight patterns slightly weak

Centre exhaust in poor condition

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 144,940 miles

Both headlight patterns slightly weak

Centre exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 130,507 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both plastic headlight lenses slightly deteriated

slight play in n/s steering

tested in wet condition

Fail 3 Dec 2013 105,055 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

plastic headlight lenses deteriating

Pass 3 Dec 2013 105,055 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

plastic headlight lenses deteriating

Pass 4 Dec 2012 96,003 miles

part of exhaust system slightly deteriated

Pass 6 Dec 2011 82,125 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 72,154 miles

Exhaust centre box slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 58,537 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE

Fail 15 Sep 2008 44,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 44,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 RLX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RLX, 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 RLX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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