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KB05 SYX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,560 mi
Last recorded142,560 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 SYX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 142,560 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2018 142,560 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2017 134,514 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear surface corrosion on suspension

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2016 129,204 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 129,204 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 120,626 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 110,029 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 110,029 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 100,657 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 90,696 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 90,696 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 80,420 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 80,419 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 67,503 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 55,337 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 55,333 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 38,769 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 38,769 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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 SYX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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