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BP54 BKV

2005 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,296 mi
Last recorded96,296 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 BKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 96,296 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Knocking in steering system

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear engine stabiliser bush worn

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 12 Feb 2025 96,296 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Knocking in steering system

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear engine stabiliser bush worn

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 12 Feb 2024 93,705 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2024 93,705 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2023 91,707 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 91,707 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 88,943 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 85,714 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 85,714 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Feb 2020 83,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Feb 2019 77,499 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 69,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Feb 2018 69,203 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2017 59,000 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 50,527 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2016 50,250 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,065 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 27,919 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 27,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 22,869 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2012 20,740 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 18,353 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 18,341 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 18,341 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 18,338 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 17,385 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 17,385 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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BP54 BKV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BP54 BKV, 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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BP54 BKV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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