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VO05 KHL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,602 mi
Last recorded152,602 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 KHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 152,602 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 143,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 126,133 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre showing heavy wear inner edge

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre showing wear to inner edge

both headlamps misting over

Pass 16 Apr 2018 109,679 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 109,669 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mark yellow rear wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bush mark yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 94,217 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 94,217 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 83,413 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 83,413 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 76,783 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 76,772 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,423 miles

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)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 69,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre very worn on inner edge

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2013 60,547 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 60,547 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,336 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 58,316 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads!

Pass 4 Apr 2011 54,233 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 44,736 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 38,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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VO05 KHL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VO05 KHL, 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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VO05 KHL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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