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EF05 KHU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,499 mi
Last recorded136,499 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 KHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 136,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Dec 2018 136,497 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure heat plate (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2017 119,186 miles

damage to front bumper

engine covers and under-trays fitted

front number plate damaged

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 119,184 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

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

damage to front bumper

engine covers and under-trays fitted

front number plate damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2016 96,200 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pedal anti/slip rubber worn

n/s/r tyre worn close to cords

o/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Fail 7 Dec 2016 96,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamp units deteriorated

brake pedal anti/slip rubber worn

front brakes imbalanced

n/s/r tyre worn close to cords

o/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 4 Dec 2015 77,710 miles

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

both headlamps deteriorated and dip beam image very poor

brake pedal anti/slip provision splitting

child seats fitted not allowing inspection of seat belt

n/s/f tyre has no visible tread on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn low

Fail 4 Dec 2015 77,710 miles

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

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

both headlamps deteriorated and dip beam image very poor

brake pedal anti/slip provision splitting

child seats fitted not allowing inspection of seat belt

front brake discs showing corrosion to inner face

n/s/f tyre has no visible tread on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 20 Nov 2014 59,409 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 59,409 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 53,699 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 53,699 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 48,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 45,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside windscreen wiper poor

Pass 18 Jun 2011 39,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 32,281 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,788 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 17,865 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 KHU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EF05 KHU, 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 KHU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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