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GU05 KXA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,046 mi
Last recorded81,046 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 KXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 81,046 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 77,403 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 77,403 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Off side outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 74,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO CORDS AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 70,436 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front tyre slightly worn/wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2022 67,701 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 22 Aug 2022 67,700 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Aug 2021 64,322 miles

Both front head lamp lenses becoming dull

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 27 Aug 2020 61,409 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 61,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 58,547 miles

Front Wishbone rear bushes splitting .

Offside Front tyre treads cracking .

Rear tyre treads cracking .

Fail 19 Aug 2019 58,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Wishbone rear bushes splitting .

Offside Front tyre treads cracking .

Rear tyre treads cracking .

Pass 10 Aug 2018 54,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

rear tyres worn slightly edges and slightly perished/cracked around tread

Pass 31 Aug 2017 51,694 miles

1. Both rear tyres becoming perished. 2. Nearside and offside inner wishbone rear mounting bushes becoming perished.

Pass 9 Aug 2016 47,805 miles

both rear tyres becoming perished in tread

o/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 14 Aug 2015 44,264 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 44,264 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 40,872 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 40,871 miles

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

offside front tyre is bolde on inside edge and is cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2013 37,359 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,572 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Fail 14 Aug 2012 33,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre badly cracked on walls

o/s/r tyre badly cracked on walls

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 18 Aug 2011 29,778 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on walls

o/s/r tyre cracking on walls

Fail 18 Aug 2011 29,778 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

n/s/r tyre cracking on walls

o/s/r tyre cracking on walls

Pass 31 Aug 2010 23,796 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2009 18,161 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 11,933 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 10,953 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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GU05 KXA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU05 KXA, 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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What year was GU05 KXA registered?

GU05 KXA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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