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KV05 MVZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

81,964 mi
Last recorded81,964 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 MVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 81,964 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 79,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 77,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Dull / yellowing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Dull / yellowing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 73,822 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 73,747 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2022 69,116 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle presented for retest with original steering rack that failed initial test via hydraulic fluid leak at both ends. Steering rack has simply been cleaned. No visible leaks at retest.

Fail 25 Jul 2022 69,047 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 65,075 miles

Both steering rack boots 'wet' with oil

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 65,075 miles

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

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

Both steering rack boots 'wet' with oil

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 61,882 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust supports snapped off but system adequately supported

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack to pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 61,882 miles

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

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust supports snapped off but system adequately supported

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack to pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 60,341 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 60,341 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 57,904 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 57,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 54,029 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 50,060 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 49,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2015 45,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2014 40,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 40,521 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 36,597 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 32,639 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 32,639 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,903 miles

dampness around pas rack

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on inside edge

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inside edge

radial splits starting in both rear tyres

Pass 30 Jul 2010 23,083 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 23,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 16,937 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 10,624 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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KV05 MVZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 KV05 MVZ, 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 KV05 MVZ registered?

KV05 MVZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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