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KM54 VBN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,686 mi
Last recorded152,686 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 VBN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 152,686 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both, rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front side light reduced output

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear both, shock shrouds broken

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

items removed from drivers view prior to test

rear exhaust mount broken

screen damage/scuffed

Fail 10 Nov 2016 152,686 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both, rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front side light reduced output

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear disc has run hot

Offside Rear wheel slight binding

Rear both, shock shrouds broken

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

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

items removed from drivers view prior to test

rear exhaust mount broken

screen damage/scuffed

Pass 26 Nov 2015 147,910 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged minor (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear disc appears to have run hot

Offside Rear wheel slight binding

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

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

Rear tyres both and nearside front wearing edge

both rear shock shrouds bnroken

coolant low

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

rear exhaust mount broken

rear wiper torn

screen scuffed and damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2015 147,910 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged minor (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear disc appears to have run hot

Offside Rear wheel slight binding

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

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

Rear tyres both and nearside front wearing edge

both rear shock shrouds bnroken

coolant low

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

rear exhaust mount broken

rear wiper torn

screen scuffed and damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2014 142,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both (fronts) rear wish bone bushes worn

both front tyres wearing on edges

both fronts head light aims misty

Pass 4 Dec 2013 115,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Dec 2013 115,214 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 96,371 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 85,864 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 85,864 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 74,271 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 9 Sep 2009 63,218 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 63,218 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 56,325 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 56,325 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 54,367 miles

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

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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KM54 VBN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KM54 VBN, 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 KM54 VBN registered?

KM54 VBN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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