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KL55 RSU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

143,219 mi
Last recorded143,219 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 RSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 143,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 143,219 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 138,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 138,098 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 131,595 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective misted x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 131,591 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective misted x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 124,630 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens misted x2 (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 124,630 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported x2 brackets corroded off (7.1.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens misted x2 (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded off (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 118,378 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre getting down to wear markers,wearing on inner edge and inner edge out of shape

both front tyres getting down to wear markers

exhaust heatshields insecure

Fail 16 Dec 2016 118,378 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre getting down to wear markers,wearing on inner edge and inner edge out of shape

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

both front tyres getting down to wear markers

exhaust heatshields insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2015 111,845 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted x2 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R Tyre has uneven wear

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak & items removed

Fail 14 Dec 2015 111,845 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted x2 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R Tyre has uneven wear

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak & items removed

Pass 18 Dec 2014 105,244 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R Tyre has slight uneven wear on inner edge.

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 97,941 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 90,482 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 77,824 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)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 77,726 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 65,988 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 65,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 53,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

two out of eight high level stop lamp bulbs not working

Fail 16 Sep 2009 53,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

two out of eight high level stop lamp bulbs not working

Pass 3 Oct 2008 43,796 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 41,887 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 RSU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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