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KL55 SPZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

142,999 mi
Last recorded142,999 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 142,999 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides sills corroded

park brake just met requirements

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2021 138,646 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 138,646 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

multiple heat shields insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2020 135,641 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 126,274 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bearings slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine slightly noisy

Fail 26 Feb 2019 126,274 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bearings slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine slightly noisy

Pass 20 Feb 2018 117,941 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened noisey on lock to lock (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

engine noisey

Pass 22 Feb 2017 110,597 miles

coil spring worn all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 110,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring worn all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 102,627 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven on edges

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 91,945 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine lumpy

Fail 24 Feb 2015 91,945 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine lumpy

Pass 28 Feb 2014 82,535 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inside edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 82,535 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing inside edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 71,529 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 71,529 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 59,078 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 22 Feb 2012 59,078 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2011 50,173 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 50,158 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 44,108 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,172 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 36,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 SPZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 SPZ, 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 SPZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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