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KL55 SYC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,955 mi
Last recorded142,955 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 SYC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2026 142,955 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 142,914 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 142,547 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 141,723 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 140,829 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 140,810 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 137,484 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 137,415 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The power steering rack has a small leak

Pass 6 Aug 2018 188,469 miles

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

front wipers in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2017 118,051 miles

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)

Oil leak gearbox

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer seats

Fail 18 Aug 2017 118,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak gearbox

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer seats

Pass 18 Aug 2016 110,874 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2015 102,085 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2014 93,042 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 82,856 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 74,289 miles

near side frot tyre outer wall slightly perished

off side front tyre outer wall slightly perished

Pass 18 Aug 2011 66,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,218 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 48,390 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,856 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 SYC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SYC, 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 SYC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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