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KU05 OUJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,275 mi
Last recorded146,275 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 OUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 146,275 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield distorted

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

brake pedal rubber worn

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2021 141,771 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside wiper blade retaining clip incorrect type

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed and slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

scuttle trim panel insecure

Fail 18 Feb 2021 141,771 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

Nearside wiper blade retaining clip incorrect type

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed and slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

scuttle trim panel insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2020 138,152 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 134,098 miles

Coolant leak gearbox side, rear of engine. ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner c v boot weeping grease.

Offside Rear Outer seatbelt slow to retract.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

coolant low.

exhaust heat shield loose but still secure.

Fail 15 Feb 2019 134,056 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak gearbox side, rear of engine. ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner c v boot weeping grease.

Offside Rear Outer seatbelt slow to retract.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

coolant low.

exhaust heat shield loose but still secure.

Pass 19 Oct 2017 117,454 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 107,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 107,799 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 98,151 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 87,578 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 74,152 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 60,661 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 56,893 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 9 Mar 2011 44,258 miles

Both front tyres starting to get low on inner edge

Both rear tyres going bold on inner edge

Wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,739 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 24,480 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 13,934 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

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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KU05 OUJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KU05 OUJ, 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 KU05 OUJ registered?

KU05 OUJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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