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KB54 TLF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,349 mi
Last recorded120,349 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 TLF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 120,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tread lifting slightly on inner edge ()

Number 2 diesel injector damp/smell of fumes in cab

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 117,278 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both on inner beads (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

air intake pipe split

both headlamp lens covers deteriorated

front registration plate deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2019 117,278 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both on inner beads (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

air intake pipe split

both headlamp lens covers deteriorated

front registration plate deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2018 110,773 miles

Front both tyres show inner/outer edgewear

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both head lamp lens covers deteriorated ;poor images

rear road springs heavily corroded in the lower seats; unable to fully inspect

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2018 110,773 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front both tyres show inner/outer edgewear

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both head lamp lens covers deteriorated ;poor images

rear road springs heavily corroded in the lower seats; unable to fully inspect

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 106,192 miles

both headlamp lens/covers deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2017 106,192 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp lens/covers deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2016 101,767 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim o/s and n/s inner beads (4.2.A.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bush [movement becoming excessive] (2.4.G.2)

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

both head lamp lens/covers deteriorated/clouded

engine bay cover and under trays fitted; obscuring certain testable components

read road springs corroded in the lower seats; unable to fully inspect

Pass 22 Sep 2015 97,412 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)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 91,439 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 87,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 75,894 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 69,963 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 59,079 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 50,352 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 36,788 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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KB54 TLF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KB54 TLF, 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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KB54 TLF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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