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BF55 KSX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

96,409 mi
Last recorded96,409 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 KSX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 96,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill panel [ rear end ] (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall [outer] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

both outer and inner sill panels corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2025 93,946 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 93,937 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 89,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 89,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 86,404 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 80,221 miles

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

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 27 Mar 2021 76,310 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 76,310 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 64,035 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 62,488 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 61,006 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 61,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 59,464 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 57,866 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 56,386 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,706 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 55,704 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 52,748 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 45,584 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Nov 2012 40,724 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 40,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 35,795 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 30,225 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 21,874 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 21,874 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 12,860 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BF55 KSX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF55 KSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF55 KSX registered?

BF55 KSX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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