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LC54 KLE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,318 mi
Last recorded176,318 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 KLE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 176,318 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 176,318 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 175,754 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

handbrake effiecency only just met

rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2018 175,754 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

handbrake effiecency only just met

rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 168,846 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front mirror damaged

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

Rear coil springs corroded

car tested while underside wet

Fail 16 Jan 2017 168,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel system component leaking cylinder four injector (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front mirror damaged

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

Rear coil springs corroded

car tested while underside wet

Pass 28 Jan 2016 147,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 147,338 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 123,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2015 123,555 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2014 102,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 82,892 miles

BOTH headlamp platic lens misting

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 82,892 miles

BOTH headlamp platic lens misting

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 71,147 miles

rear inner brake pads appear low

o/s dip beam image weak

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 14 Jan 2011 57,793 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 57,744 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 44,297 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 32,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jan 2009 32,373 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 21,141 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 20,965 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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LC54 KLE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LC54 KLE, 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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LC54 KLE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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