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KC05 EKJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,392 mi
Last recorded118,392 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 EKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 118,392 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 112,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow retracting

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 22 May 2018 112,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow retracting

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 May 2017 105,963 miles

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 99,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm 1.6 min (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm 1.6 min (4.1.E.1)

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

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

under covers fitted

Fail 28 May 2015 91,421 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 91,421 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 May 2014 82,632 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise small surface cut in offside front tyre tread.

Pass 14 May 2014 82,632 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise small surface cut in offside front tyre tread.

Pass 16 May 2013 72,655 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 62,315 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2012 62,315 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 52,876 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 43,690 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 34,013 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 25,420 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 25,420 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KC05 EKJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KC05 EKJ, 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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KC05 EKJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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