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KB05 RDV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,136 mi
Last recorded121,136 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 RDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 121,136 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2026 121,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 116,837 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 113,404 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2023 113,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 110,153 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 106,647 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 106,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2020 104,021 miles

Both front head lamps starting to go opaque

Offside Front inner wheel rim damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 101,216 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 100,074 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 98,763 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 97,247 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perishing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking/perished

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 30 Jul 2016 97,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perishing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking/perished

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2015 95,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 94,169 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 94,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 87,238 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 78,319 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 78,229 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre close to limit bald on inner edge advise replacement (2055516)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 67,130 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 67,130 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 58,063 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 58,063 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jul 2009 51,982 miles

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2008 47,707 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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KB05 RDV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KB05 RDV, 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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KB05 RDV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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