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KS54 LWV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

186,222 mi
Last recorded186,222 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 LWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 186,222 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer fender dent

Fail 19 Jan 2026 186,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer fender dent

Pass 20 Jan 2025 181,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 175,003 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 175,001 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 166,454 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 166,062 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 165,374 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 154,819 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 154,813 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 146,162 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 139,773 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 128,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 118,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

m.i.l. on

washer idol tested in freezing condistions

Pass 16 Sep 2016 106,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2.0 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2.0 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 95,737 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 83,672 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Sep 2013 72,482 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 72,481 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 67,847 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 62,994 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 61,912 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 53,226 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 45,839 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 41,728 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 LWV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KS54 LWV, 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 LWV registered?

KS54 LWV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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