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BG05 KHM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

128,118 mi
Last recorded128,118 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 KHM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 128,118 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 128,118 miles

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper dash cam unplugged while test carried out

Pass 15 May 2025 120,847 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2024 111,464 miles

Central Front dash cam fitted

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge looks like driven on low pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 May 2024 111,464 miles

Central Front dash cam fitted

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge looks like driven on low pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 103,035 miles

Central Front Upper dash cam fitted

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower rear bush has slight movement but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 94,263 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack in exhaust pipe from cat dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower lower wing corroded

Fail 19 May 2022 94,262 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Front Lower Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board exhaust flexy broken (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack in exhaust pipe from cat dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower lower wing corroded

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 May 2021 86,170 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 86,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 80,063 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 71,939 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 63,328 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 56,433 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 50,037 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 48,801 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 45,884 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 43,059 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 40,466 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 37,446 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,444 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 28,474 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake pads appear to be worn to approx 90-95%.advise attention in near future

Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,474 miles

rear brake pads appear to be worn to approx 90-95%.advise attention in near future

Pass 10 Apr 2008 23,662 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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BG05 KHM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BG05 KHM, 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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BG05 KHM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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