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KC05 LJU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,959 mi
Last recorded115,959 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 LJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 115,959 miles

BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ON

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front WING CORRODED (HOLE AT BOTTOM)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 115,937 miles

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

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

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

BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ON

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front WING CORRODED (HOLE AT BOTTOM)

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 115,597 miles

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 114,780 miles

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 113,368 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 113,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 111,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 111,752 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill as hole may be a bit corrosion in side wheel arch and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 110,625 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured bush missing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front flexi deteriorated but not leaking

N/S/F outer cv signs of grease on outer clip but gaiter is not split

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

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

O/S/F wing corroded lower

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 107,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 107,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 98,099 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 98,097 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 85,619 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 85,612 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 80,609 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 73,091 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 64,788 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 67,632 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 51,045 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 42,432 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,907 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,315 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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KC05 LJU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LJU, 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 LJU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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