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SH05 KMK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,543 mi
Last recorded80,543 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 KMK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 80,543 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 80,543 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged Cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cords about to be exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 79,394 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 79,394 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 77,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust system surface corrosion

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2023 75,778 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 75,770 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damaged (0.1 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 73,762 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 72,329 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 70,258 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 70,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 67,397 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 64,510 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 64,481 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 61,284 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2017 61,237 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 56,769 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Apr 2016 56,769 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Jan 2015 50,425 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 45,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 45,253 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 40,262 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 34,878 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 25,139 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 19,805 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 13,475 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 13,475 miles

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

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

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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SH05 KMK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 SH05 KMK, 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 SH05 KMK registered?

SH05 KMK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is SH05 KMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH05 KMK shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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