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KS54 LVG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

61,670 mi
Last recorded61,670 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 LVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 61,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

steering feels slightly notchy

Pass 4 Jan 2020 56,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

steering feels notchy

Fail 3 Jan 2020 56,910 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

steering feels notchy

Pass 7 Jan 2019 48,310 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides. ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

front number plate cracked.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 3 Jan 2019 48,300 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides. ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

front number plate cracked.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 28 Dec 2017 37,548 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

front number plate cracked

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 14 Jan 2017 27,042 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jan 2017 27,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2016 17,838 miles

both rear tyres perished

o/s/r shocker damp

Pass 19 Jan 2015 7,760 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 7,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 2,456 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

offside front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2012 68,207 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dust covers insecure on both rear shock absorbers

Fail 5 Dec 2012 68,207 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dust covers insecure on both rear shock absorbers

Pass 30 Dec 2011 64,848 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 30 Dec 2011 64,848 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2011 64,266 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 59,040 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 59,028 miles

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

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

both front disc rusted on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2009 49,252 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 49,150 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 39,582 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 30,940 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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KS54 LVG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 KS54 LVG, 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 KS54 LVG registered?

KS54 LVG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is KS54 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 LVG shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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