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AV05 KNS

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,716 mi
Last recorded121,716 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 KNS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 121,716 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

injector seal leaking/blowing

Fail 8 Nov 2021 121,658 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

injector seal leaking/blowing

Pass 25 Nov 2020 116,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

middle exhaust section poor condition

Fail 23 Nov 2020 116,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

middle exhaust section poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2019 111,600 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 111,600 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 104,520 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 104,520 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 96,889 miles

both front tyres cutting out

Fail 17 Nov 2017 96,889 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres cutting out

Pass 21 Nov 2016 89,973 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front/off (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front/off (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 89,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front/off (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front/off (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 83,307 miles

Centre silencer rusty

Front undertray fitted

Rear discs lipped

Fail 20 Oct 2015 83,307 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre silencer rusty

Front undertray fitted

Rear discs lipped

Pass 21 Oct 2014 79,420 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer rusty and flaking

Pass 22 Oct 2013 75,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing unevenly

rear s/a dirt covers loose

Pass 29 Oct 2012 71,913 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 67,819 miles

both rear shock absorber dirt covers loose

edges of discs rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2010 63,758 miles

rear shock obsorber dust covers loose

Pass 9 Jun 2010 63,702 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 48,800 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 May 2009 48,800 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 36,101 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 35,459 miles

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

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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AV05 KNS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV05 KNS, 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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AV05 KNS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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