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KL55 SXE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,020 mi
Last recorded104,020 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 104,020 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 95,930 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 87,074 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 86,809 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 80,194 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2015 72,751 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2015 72,751 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2014 62,296 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 62,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 52,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,618 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 44,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,267 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 39,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2010 33,732 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,695 miles

offside rear wing has damage

Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,191 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 SXE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SXE, 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 SXE registered?

KL55 SXE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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