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KL55 SMV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,826 mi
Last recorded110,826 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 110,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower arch slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (rear arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (rear arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner offside and nearside sills slightly corroded but not weakened.

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 110,825 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower arch slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (rear arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (rear arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner offside and nearside sills slightly corroded but not weakened.

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 103,753 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 94,769 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

both headlamp lenses poor

front wiperblades smear

Fail 25 Jul 2016 94,766 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

both headlamp lenses poor

front wiperblades smear

Pass 17 Aug 2015 90,174 miles

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

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

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

components coroded

Fail 11 Aug 2015 90,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

back box exhaust det

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

components coroded

n/s/r tyre fading

Pass 25 Jul 2014 83,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2013 77,022 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 77,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 68,975 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 27 May 2011 58,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 58,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 48,222 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 35,599 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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KL55 SMV 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 62.5%.

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 SMV, 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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What year was KL55 SMV registered?

KL55 SMV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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