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YM05 KBV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 KBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026
Pass 19 Mar 2025
Pass 13 Mar 2024

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 38,323 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 35,909 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 35,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 34,224 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 32,529 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 30,905 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 30,904 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 26,849 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 24,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside & nearside rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Jul 2014 23,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 21,402 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

faint wiper arc across windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2012 19,742 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 17,933 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 14,449 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 10,820 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 7,333 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 7,109 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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YM05 KBV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YM05 KBV, 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 YM05 KBV registered?

YM05 KBV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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The MOT history for YM05 KBV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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