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EF05 KAO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,835 mi
Last recorded145,835 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 KAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 145,835 miles

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))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 145,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 155,735 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 127,614 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 119,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 107,777 miles

Offside and Nearside front headlight units deteriorated

Offside rear tyre cracking on tread and sidewalls

Fail 17 Jan 2018 107,777 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside and Nearside front headlight units deteriorated

Offside rear tyre cracking on tread and sidewalls

Pass 24 Jan 2017 97,764 miles

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar links dust boots have small splits

offside and nearside front headlight units fogging not affecting beam image

offside rear seatbelt not fully inspected due to fitted child seat

Pass 22 Jan 2016 85,652 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 80,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2015 80,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 72,166 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 64,895 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs corroded

o/s n/s rear discs pitted andcorroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 59,438 miles

advise leftrear tyre at 2.5 m/m

Pass 11 Jan 2011 52,197 miles

FRONT DISKS SCOARED.

REAR DISKS RUSTED.

REAR TRAIL ARM BUSHES.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 45,848 miles

nearside rear lamp broken

Pass 20 Apr 2009 35,786 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 24,456 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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EF05 KAO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 EF05 KAO, 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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EF05 KAO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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