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MW55 KZE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,009 mi
Last recorded122,009 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 KZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 122,009 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 120,182 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

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Fail 29 Sep 2020 120,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Pass 22 Aug 2019 177,693 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 117,600 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 113,574 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside front and offside front bottom arm back bushes slightly worn

Fail 17 Sep 2018 113,573 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside front and offside front bottom arm back bushes slightly worn

Pass 7 Sep 2017 107,509 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 100,340 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 94,208 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 88,207 miles

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 88,207 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 81,379 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 72,697 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 61,498 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 49,992 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,801 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 28,231 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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MW55 KZE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MW55 KZE, 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 MW55 KZE registered?

MW55 KZE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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