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VO05 KHT

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,624 mi
Last recorded96,624 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 KHT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 96,624 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Around Fuel Tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 93,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2025 93,360 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 93,337 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 88,564 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside Trailing Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 83,411 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 80,732 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 77,756 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 16 Jan 2020 75,419 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 75,419 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 72,430 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Coolant Level Low

General Surface Corrosion on Chassis

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and Nearside Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 61,901 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 63,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear (2.5.B.1a)

Rear axel mild corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2014 59,424 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 59,419 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,227 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 40,233 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 33,884 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 26,599 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 21,813 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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VO05 KHT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KHT, 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 KHT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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