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KU55 GHZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

183,769 mi
Last recorded183,769 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 GHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 183,769 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Heat shield loose

Fail 3 Sep 2020 183,769 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust coroded

heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2020 183,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust coroded

heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2019 169,289 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 169,286 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 151,574 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 151,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 135,127 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 135,127 miles

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (1.8.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 123,933 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear both sides, plastic shock cover condition

Fail 16 Sep 2016 123,933 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear both sides, plastic shock cover condition

Pass 19 Sep 2015 113,500 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front both tyres wearing on inner

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear wearing on inner

Rear both shock covers

Pass 15 Sep 2014 102,296 miles

ADVISE TRACKING

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 102,295 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

ADVISE TRACKING

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 91,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 80,938 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 80,938 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 69,285 miles

Both rear Tyres Perished And Cracked

Fail 20 Sep 2011 69,210 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear Tyres Perished And Cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2010 55,380 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,929 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 27,545 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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KU55 GHZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KU55 GHZ, 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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KU55 GHZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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