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KF05 HLC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

140,468 mi
Last recorded140,468 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 HLC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 140,468 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 124,529 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Dec 2024 124,529 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 113,922 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 106,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 97,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 90,128 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 78,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 66,270 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 63,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust mount corroded but secured with jubilee clip

Pass 17 Feb 2016 59,414 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 55,524 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 51,882 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 47,791 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 43,128 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 43,128 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Feb 2011 37,169 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 32,115 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 27,465 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 22,937 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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KF05 HLC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KF05 HLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KF05 HLC registered?

KF05 HLC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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