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KJ05 BGK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,208 mi
Last recorded127,208 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 BGK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 127,208 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 124,283 miles

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

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 8 Feb 2024 121,135 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 121,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 117,302 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 114,601 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 110,096 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 107,719 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 106,207 miles

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

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

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

oil fouling

Fail 6 Feb 2019 106,207 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

oil fouling

Pass 7 Mar 2018 102,935 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 96,812 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 88,006 miles

Both headlamp outer covers badl travel stained recommend attentiom

Pass 23 Jan 2015 71,297 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 71,297 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2013 63,345 miles

front washers low pressure but reaching half way up screen

Pass 26 Apr 2012 55,670 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,364 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 23 Apr 2010 37,804 miles

195x65r15 91v michelin

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 28,036 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 23,274 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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KJ05 BGK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KJ05 BGK, 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 KJ05 BGK registered?

KJ05 BGK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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The MOT history for KJ05 BGK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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