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KA05 DXS

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,832 mi
Last recorded119,832 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 DXS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2017 119,832 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm tie bar (bushes heavily perished ) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm tie bar (bushes perished) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey!!!

engine undertray fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 111,846 miles

Child seats fitted at the time of test unable to check some components

Engine covers fitted unable to check some components

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

Offside Front Tyre wall damage

Offside Rear Slight noise from wheel bearing when rotated

Under trays and covers fitted unable to check some components

both front headlight lenses have gone cloudy

Fail 29 Apr 2016 111,843 miles

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

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

Child seats fitted at the time of test unable to check some components

Engine covers fitted unable to check some components

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

Offside Front Tyre wall damage

Offside Rear Slight noise from wheel bearing when rotated

Under trays and covers fitted unable to check some components

Pass 2 May 2015 99,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both headlight lenses deteriorated and poor beam patterns

Fail 29 Mar 2015 98,939 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlight lens discoloured

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 84,943 miles

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

poor beam pattern in n/s headlight.

Pass 21 Apr 2013 72,425 miles

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 26 Mar 2012 63,440 miles

damage to nearside rear door and outersill

Pass 26 Mar 2011 53,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2011

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 28 Mar 2010 43,742 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 37,509 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 37,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 30,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

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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KA05 DXS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KA05 DXS, 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 KA05 DXS registered?

KA05 DXS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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