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OU05 KJE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

95,193 mi
Last recorded95,193 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 KJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 95,193 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 95,193 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 88,347 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 88,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 82,118 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 82,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 77,446 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 71,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear suspension components rusty

Fail 4 Apr 2022 71,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2021 63,077 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2021 63,076 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2020 52,564 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 52,564 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 43,430 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 37,154 miles

coil spring corroded nsf and osr (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 37,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded nsf and osr (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 32,547 miles

rear subframe slight corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2017 35,246 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and cords exposed (4.1.D.1a)

rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2016 29,947 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 29,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 24,635 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres have inner sidewall damage

Pass 26 Mar 2015 24,635 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres have inner sidewall damage

Pass 2 Apr 2014 18,327 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre close to limits and wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 31 Mar 2014 18,327 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre close to limits and wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 28 Mar 2013 15,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 13,181 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 10,707 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 9,022 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 7,409 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 7,394 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 5,404 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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OU05 KJE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 OU05 KJE, 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 OU05 KJE registered?

OU05 KJE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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