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KB05 SWX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,932 mi
Last recorded145,932 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 SWX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 145,932 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 135,336 miles

both outer cv boots perishing and cracking and have skight weep of greace (Advise attention)

o/s/r brake pads getting low (Advise attention)

o/s/r brake rubbing slightly (Advise attention)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 135,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both outer cv boots perishing and cracking and have skight weep of greace (Advise attention)

o/s/r brake pads getting low (Advise attention)

o/s/r brake rubbing slightly (Advise attention)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 124,896 miles

both headlamp patterns poor

engine leaking oil *** ADVISE ATTENTION ***

engine undertray loose *** ADVISE ATTENTION ***

Fail 3 Mar 2015 124,892 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp patterns poor

engine leaking oil *** ADVISE ATTENTION ***

engine management light on

engine undertray loose *** ADVISE ATTENTION ***

n/s/f tyre tread low at 3 mm and worn on inner edge *** ADVISE ATTENTION ***

Pass 6 Sep 2013 109,277 miles

n/s/f tyre tread depth low at 2mm

o/s/r tyre tread depth low at 3mm

Fail 6 Sep 2013 109,259 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre tread depth low at 2mm

o/s/r tyre tread depth low at 3mm

Pass 28 May 2012 93,578 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 81,825 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 68,503 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 56,226 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 41,609 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 41,608 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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

compression leak at fuel injector

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

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

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

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

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 SWX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 SWX, 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 KB05 SWX registered?

KB05 SWX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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