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MJ55 KXM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,122 mi
Last recorded140,122 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 KXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 140,122 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate cracked

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 140,122 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate cracked

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 125,569 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 125,569 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXhaust flex joint blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush on front wishbone (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush on front wishbone (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 119,717 miles

Bad oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2016 119,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Bad oil leak

Offside Front tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 26 Oct 2015 110,786 miles

Engine oil leak

both headlight lenses fogging

Pass 22 Oct 2014 99,025 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 99,025 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 84,912 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 84,912 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 71,962 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 58,758 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,480 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 29,037 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 19,703 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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MJ55 KXM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KXM, 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 KXM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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