# KA54CSZ — FORD FOCUS MOT History & Vehicle Check

KA54CSZ is a Black FORD FOCUS, Petrol (1796cc), first registered 2005-01-19. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for KA54CSZ — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | KA54CSZ |
| Make | FORD |
| Model | FOCUS |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1796cc |
| First registered | 2005-01-19 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2019-07-18 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 18
- Passes: 10
- Fails: 8
- Pass rate: 55.56%
- Total defects recorded: 62

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-19 15:16:26 | PASSED | 121,540 MI | 2019-07-18 00:00:00 |
| 2018-07-12 15:20:57 | FAILED | 121,537 MI | — |
| 2018-06-19 14:59:24 | FAILED | 121,519 MI | — |
| 2018-04-30 16:47:21 | FAILED | 121,493 MI | — |
| 2016-09-21 13:46:39 | PASSED | 120,015 MI | 2017-09-20 00:00:00 |
| 2016-09-07 15:22:07 | FAILED | 120,008 MI | — |
| 2015-02-10 15:11:05 | PASSED | 116,593 MI | 2016-02-09 00:00:00 |
| 2014-01-07 13:24:45 | PASSED | 108,567 MI | 2015-02-02 00:00:00 |
| 2014-01-07 08:05:36 | FAILED | 108,567 MI | — |
| 2013-01-24 15:03:09 | PASSED | 97,886 MI | 2014-02-02 00:00:00 |
| 2013-01-23 08:32:23 | FAILED | 97,884 MI | — |
| 2012-01-18 08:49:32 | PASSED | 85,861 MI | 2013-02-02 00:00:00 |
| 2011-02-03 14:49:09 | PASSED | 72,230 MI | 2012-02-02 00:00:00 |
| 2011-02-02 16:55:43 | FAILED | 72,230 MI | — |
| 2010-02-03 14:41:14 | FAILED | 58,127 MI | — |
| 2010-02-03 14:41:14 | PASSED | 58,127 MI | 2011-02-02 00:00:00 |
| 2009-01-14 09:03:56 | PASSED | 45,516 MI | 2010-01-19 00:00:00 |
| 2008-01-18 12:05:37 | PASSED | 34,193 MI | 2009-01-19 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2018-07-19 15:16:26 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: vehicle generally becoming corroded underneath
- ADVISORY: various metal brake pipes becoming corroded

**2018-07-12 15:20:57 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: various metal brake pipes becoming corroded
- ADVISORY: nearside front tyre has radial cracks
- ADVISORY: nearside front side light dim
- ADVISORY: vehicle generally becoming corroded underneath
- ADVISORY: both door mirrors damaged and poor
- MAJOR: Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

**2018-06-19 14:59:24 (FAILED)**

- MAJOR: Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MAJOR: Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

**2018-04-30 16:47:21 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Corrosion to nearside centre outer sill
- ADVISORY: Oil leak ()
- ADVISORY: Corrosion to rear inner sills
- FAIL: Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FAIL: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FAIL: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FAIL: Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

**2016-09-07 15:22:07 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- FAIL: Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FAIL: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

**2014-01-07 13:24:45 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2014-01-07 08:05:36 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FAIL: Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2013-01-23 08:32:23 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
- FAIL: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- USER ENTERED: MIL light on

**2012-01-18 08:49:32 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2011-02-03 14:49:09 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

**2011-02-02 16:55:43 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FAIL: Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

**2010-02-03 14:41:14 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

**2010-02-03 14:41:14 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2009-01-14 09:03:56 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2008-01-18 12:05:37 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for KA54CSZ is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/KA54CSZ. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
