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MV05 KUR

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,211 mi
Last recorded142,211 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 KUR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 142,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 142,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 122,678 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 122,657 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing has rust hole @bottom (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 120,605 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 120,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 117,834 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 117,833 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 115,496 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 115,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 112,698 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 112,698 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 110,057 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 109,952 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 107,058 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 107,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2017 103,626 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 103,616 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 100,126 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 96,178 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisey

Pass 7 Jun 2014 92,962 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2014 92,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2013 89,680 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 4 Jun 2013 89,680 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 17 May 2012 84,073 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 17 May 2012 84,073 miles

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

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,360 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 63,276 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 63,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 61,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2009 57,228 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 47,047 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 47,012 miles

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

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

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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MV05 KUR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MV05 KUR, 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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MV05 KUR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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