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KB05 RKE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

201,132 mi
Last recorded201,132 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2021 201,132 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine emissions too high (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp lens gone dull (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower exhaust silencer corroding

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 23 Jul 2020 200,344 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

headlight lenses starting to fade

o/s outer cv boot starting to perish

outer skin of rear exhaust corroded and split

rear coil springs corroded

rear trailing arm bushes starting to de-bond

Pass 11 Jul 2019 196,820 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroding but not leaking

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 196,820 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroding but not leaking

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 190,787 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust weak

Pass 3 Aug 2017 180,130 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroding (7.1.2)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Aug 2017 180,128 miles

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroding (7.1.2)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2016 171,324 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 171,288 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 170,309 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 163,505 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 157,443 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 157,419 miles

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

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 150,109 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 142,005 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 142,005 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 122,164 miles

rear number plate condition poor

Pass 26 Jun 2009 96,069 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 68,091 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 RKE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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