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KC05 OVV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,331 mi
Last recorded116,331 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 OVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2026 116,331 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 105,229 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 91,997 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 79,182 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 79,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 76,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 73,623 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 71,718 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 69,116 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 66,841 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 66,841 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 64,072 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 61,092 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 58,438 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 53,759 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 50,033 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 45,376 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 41,389 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 41,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,114 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 32,262 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 24,155 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 OVV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KC05 OVV, 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 KC05 OVV registered?

KC05 OVV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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