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KV05 XYL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,376 mi
Last recorded156,376 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 XYL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 156,376 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 18 Apr 2017 156,370 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 May 2016 150,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 May 2016 150,072 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 144,960 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 123,488 miles

front brake pads getting low

front tyres wearing on edges,front suspension arm bushes wearing,exhaust slight leaks,h/lamps poor condition

Fail 15 Apr 2014 123,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pads getting low

front tyres wearing on edges,front suspension arm bushes wearing,exhaust slight leaks,h/lamps poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2013 17,655 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 8 Apr 2013 107,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

E/M light on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Apr 2012 92,206 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges,both rear shockabsorbers casings broken,brake discs slight wear,exhaust slight leaks

Pass 14 Apr 2011 78,856 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 67,074 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges,rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 7 Apr 2010 67,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

offside front tyre wearing on edges,rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 14 Apr 2009 52,597 miles

brake pads low,brake discs wearing

Pass 21 Apr 2008 37,714 miles

both front tyres wearing on 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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KV05 XYL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

KV05 XYL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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