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KU05 WYJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,359 mi
Last recorded107,359 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 WYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2019 107,359 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH NS AND OS OUTER SILLS CORRODED

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

HEAT SHILED INSCURE, CENTRE AND REAR

Pass 19 Nov 2018 105,082 miles

BACKBOX EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE

HEADLIGHTS CLOUDY

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 105,082 miles

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

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

BACKBOX EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE

HEADLIGHTS CLOUDY

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 102,856 miles

both headlampscratched

engine warning light on

Fail 13 Nov 2017 102,856 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both headlampscratched

engine warning light on

Pass 19 Sep 2016 99,085 miles

Both front headlights slightly clouded

Nearside Front Bottom arm bush deteriorated

Offside Front Bottom arm bush deteriorated

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2016 99,085 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front headlights slightly clouded

Nearside Front Bottom arm bush deteriorated

Offside Front Bottom arm bush deteriorated

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 96,136 miles

Both headlamp images adequate at time of test

Slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 8 Sep 2015 96,123 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both headlamp images adequate at time of test

Slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Sep 2014 91,712 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 83,598 miles

bottom arm bushes worn

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 13 Nov 2012 72,854 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 60,600 miles

very slight fraying to o/s/r seat belt

Pass 17 Nov 2010 49,365 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 45,983 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 15 May 2009 41,421 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 37,348 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,678 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 WYJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WYJ, 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 KU05 WYJ registered?

KU05 WYJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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