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KC54 NZE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,719 mi
Last recorded159,719 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 NZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 159,719 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake efficiency just met n/s/r low and may need attention in future

power steering park assist warning indicates a fault but power steering working normally

Fail 3 Apr 2018 159,719 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake efficiency just met n/s/r low and may need attention in future

power steering park assist warning indicates a fault but power steering working normally

Fail 22 Mar 2018 159,386 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 143,221 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 128,529 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 109,071 miles

All four tyres edges worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2014 105,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre edges worn

Fail 24 Sep 2014 105,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre edges worn

Pass 5 Jul 2013 102,753 miles

injector #1 was wet at start of test, but no visible leaks

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2013 102,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

injector #1 was wet at start of test, but no visible leaks

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2012 97,672 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 97,672 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 92,827 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 92,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 82,476 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 75,285 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 55,377 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 28,189 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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KC54 NZE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KC54 NZE, 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 KC54 NZE registered?

KC54 NZE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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