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KU05 OVZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,292 mi
Last recorded184,292 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 OVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 184,292 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure with other moutings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

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

Offside Front wing corroded at bottom loose but still secure

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

Rear exhaust heat shield around fuel tank loose

Fail 2 Nov 2022 184,176 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour mirror repeater white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure with other moutings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

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

Offside Front wing corroded at bottom loose but still secure

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

Rear exhaust heat shield around fuel tank loose

Pass 29 Oct 2021 179,924 miles

Rear REAR EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN BUT EXHAUST NOT INSECURE

rear exhaust box outer corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2021 179,909 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both discoloured cuasing no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear REAR EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN BUT EXHAUST NOT INSECURE

rear exhaust box outer corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 173,460 miles

Rear exhust box outer casing corr

Fail 19 Oct 2020 173,329 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhust box outer casing corr

Pass 17 Apr 2019 156,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low, 3mm (205/55R16)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2018 152,368 miles

All Brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 145,088 miles

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 12 Apr 2016 133,914 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 125,033 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2015 124,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2015 124,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres have worn unevenly and have low tread on the inner edges.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 113,964 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 99,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre at 2.5mm,osf tyre at 3.5mm,nsr tyre at 3mm.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 86,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers slightly worn

Pass 30 Mar 2011 73,647 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 61,049 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 47,995 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 36,110 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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KU05 OVZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OVZ, 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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KU05 OVZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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