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BL55 KHT

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,628 mi
Last recorded135,628 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 KHT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 135,628 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 135,628 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 132,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 127,244 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 127,244 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 114,805 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 114,804 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 97,446 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 79,873 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 73,900 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 73,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 68,958 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 68,958 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 59,304 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 52,352 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 45,310 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 38,699 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 30,343 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 22,336 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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BL55 KHT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL55 KHT, 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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BL55 KHT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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