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KL55 SXS

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,401 mi
Last recorded125,401 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 SXS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 125,401 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

heatshields loose

Fail 5 Feb 2020 125,396 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

heatshields loose

Pass 6 Feb 2019 117,510 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Fail 24 Jan 2019 117,494 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded.

Exhaust shields loose.

Intake boost leak noticed.

Pass 20 Oct 2017 112,042 miles

tail pipe casing rusty

Fail 19 Oct 2017 112,042 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

tail pipe casing rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2016 107,115 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 100,567 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 91,071 miles

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

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

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

advise tail pipe casing rusty

Pass 23 Dec 2013 80,793 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2013 70,536 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 70,536 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 68,387 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 44,381 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 44,371 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,251 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 34,245 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 SXS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SXS, 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 SXS registered?

KL55 SXS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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