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KN05 GWL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,490 mi
Last recorded73,490 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 GWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 73,490 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 70,814 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 68,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 65,245 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 62,837 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 62,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 62,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 60,782 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 58,682 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 56,606 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 54,981 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 50,149 miles

near side front tyre wearing on edge

off side front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 44,888 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 40,084 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,408 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded at edge

Pass 5 Apr 2011 27,240 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 21,305 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 17,707 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 15,139 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 15,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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KN05 GWL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red 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 KN05 GWL, 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 KN05 GWL registered?

KN05 GWL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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