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KL55 RYW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,364 mi
Last recorded126,364 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 RYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 126,364 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 116,933 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2023 111,461 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2022 108,118 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 108,118 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 105,777 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 103,350 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 99,015 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edg (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 99,015 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edg (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 99,001 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank 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 At downpipe to silencer flange. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Subframe corroded. Not holed at this time.

Spare wheel soft.

Fail 19 Mar 2019 98,946 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 93,791 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner edg (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 89,147 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 89,146 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 83,886 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 77,967 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 70,641 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 70,639 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 62,761 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in rackends

Fail 8 Apr 2013 62,759 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in rackends

Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,333 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 50,804 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 46,884 miles

both front and both rear brake disks corroded

both front springs corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2010 46,884 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

both front and both rear brake disks corroded

both front springs corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,107 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,456 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 RYW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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