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EF05 KNR

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,724 mi
Last recorded135,724 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 135,724 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension corroded

underside corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2025 127,051 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch/Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under body corrosion age related

Fail 19 Jun 2025 127,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 121,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer wing rusty

Fail 10 May 2024 121,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer wing rusty

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 112,245 miles

rear suspension components corroded not seriously weakened

Fail 17 May 2022 112,236 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 110,604 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 110,601 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Bonnet cannot be opened. Engine comp inspection cannot be carried out (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16.Inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 Inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 101,724 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 96,714 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 88,145 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 86,010 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 84,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 82,227 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 74,567 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 67,412 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 60,001 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 50,370 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 40,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2008 31,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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

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