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KB05 TBV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,346 mi
Last recorded135,346 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 135,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded but no leaks

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 126,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2024 116,597 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 116,597 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 108,799 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 108,799 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 106,322 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 101,137 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 101,137 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 95,603 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 95,601 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 91,614 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 87,127 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 81,969 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 75,426 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 65,772 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 52,303 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 39,702 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,392 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 24,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2010 22,011 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 20,479 miles

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 20,479 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 18,217 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 TBV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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