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EF05 KDO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,917 mi
Last recorded120,917 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 KDO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 120,917 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe /axle & wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear drop sills corroded

Pass 12 May 2023 116,952 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 116,952 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 May 2022 113,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 109,473 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 104,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on both edges with small cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Pass 16 May 2019 100,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 95,079 miles

multiple nails in o/s/r tyre tread

rear brake discs worn & pads wearing low

Fail 3 May 2018 95,079 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

multiple nails in o/s/r tyre tread

rear brake discs worn & pads wearing low

Pass 2 May 2017 88,810 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 88,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2016 82,012 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread & nail in tread

Pass 12 May 2015 75,014 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 67,258 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 67,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads are worn

Pass 20 May 2013 62,178 miles

o/s/r tyre has 3.5mm tread

steering rack has misting of oil

Pass 10 May 2012 56,791 miles

front brake discs and pads required in approx 6,000 miles

n/s/f tyre tread depth on 2mm (limit is 1.6mm)

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

screw in n/s/r tyre tread

slight misting of oil at steering rack

Pass 19 May 2011 51,314 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2010 43,202 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 33,566 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 24,857 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 KDO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KDO, 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 KDO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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