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MJ55 KWE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,373 mi
Last recorded132,373 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 KWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 132,373 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 132,372 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 125,263 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside outer Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 125,235 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside outer Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 118,843 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 113,829 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 110,197 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 110,183 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 106,442 miles

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

Rear suspension light corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2018 106,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear suspension light corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2017 102,420 miles

Rear suspension general corrosion

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres bold on inner sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 102,420 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension general corrosion

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres bold on inner sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 98,657 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 98,657 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 92,259 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 85,780 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 82,405 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 74,835 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 74,835 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 66,224 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 51,384 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 36,612 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 20,330 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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MJ55 KWE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MJ55 KWE, 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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MJ55 KWE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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