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EF05 KCZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,055 mi
Last recorded169,055 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 KCZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 169,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 169,041 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 166,950 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 166,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 161,241 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust poor condition

Fail 23 Nov 2021 161,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2020 154,971 miles

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

exhaust poor condition

Fail 26 Nov 2020 154,964 miles

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

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

exhaust poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2019 153,066 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 153,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 148,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside edge cords will be through very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside edge cords will be through very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 143,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2016 135,565 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 135,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 123,633 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 112,694 miles

drivers seat belt buckle difficult to release when under tension

Pass 9 Apr 2013 97,811 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 84,564 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 74,034 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 63,917 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 53,061 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 40,119 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 KCZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EF05 KCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF05 KCZ registered?

EF05 KCZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is EF05 KCZ safe to buy?

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