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KL55 RNE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

151,341 mi
Last recorded151,341 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 151,341 miles

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

General Underbody Corrosion

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 151,341 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

General Underbody Corrosion

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 146,970 miles

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

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

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 142,812 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2022 139,661 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 139,651 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 136,289 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 132,631 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 132,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 122,423 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 May 2018 114,977 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 18 May 2018 114,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

offside front tyre cracking badily in treads

Pass 20 May 2017 107,814 miles

FADING EVIDENT IN BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP LENSES

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2017 107,814 miles

FADING EVIDENT IN BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP LENSES

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 100,298 miles

both front headlamp beam images fading

Fail 26 May 2016 100,298 miles

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

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

both front headlamp beam images fading

Pass 30 May 2015 92,857 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES FADING

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 87,565 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 79,243 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 68,827 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 56,703 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 46,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 28 May 2009 36,812 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 28,223 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 28,223 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 RNE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RNE, 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 RNE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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