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FM05 KBU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,595 mi
Last recorded166,595 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 KBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 166,595 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 164,169 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield lose

sills and front wings corroded

steering stiff on lock to lock checks

Fail 2 Feb 2023 164,169 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield lose

sills and front wings corroded

steering stiff on lock to lock checks

Pass 11 Feb 2022 161,140 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all exhaust system corroded

clutch feels worn

rear exhaust heat shield loose

screen washer bottle cap missing

Fail 28 Jan 2022 161,046 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all exhaust system corroded

clutch feels worn

rear exhaust heat shield loose

screen washer bottle cap missing

Pass 22 Feb 2021 155,270 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 155,099 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Feb 2020 148,507 miles

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

Offside Front seat , movement in seat base

both front exhaust brackets broken

exhaust heat sheilds loose and rattling

power steering slightly heavy to turn

Pass 15 Feb 2019 141,127 miles

both front metal exhaust brackets broken

gearbox oil leak

rear exhaust heat sheild rattling

Fail 15 Feb 2019 141,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

both front metal exhaust brackets broken

both headlamps , lenses crazed

gearbox oil leak

rear exhaust heat sheild rattling

Pass 9 Feb 2018 132,870 miles

both front exhaust brackets badly rusted

both head lamp lenses faded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 122,581 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces very rusty (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 122,401 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps patterns very dull (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms, both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps lenses crazed

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces very rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 112,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake slight binding

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 101,990 miles

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

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

rear offside tyre 3 mm tread

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2015 101,990 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

rear offside tyre 3 mm tread

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 89,838 miles

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

Front brake disc's slightly pitted

Fail 26 Feb 2014 89,838 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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 27 Aug 2013 84,430 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 77,828 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge unevenly

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge unevenly

Fail 28 Jun 2012 72,216 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 72,216 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 54,596 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

off side front tyre is close to wear indicators.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 39,512 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 30,799 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,799 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2008 22,678 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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FM05 KBU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 FM05 KBU, 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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FM05 KBU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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