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BP54 KMK

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,937 mi
Last recorded140,937 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 KMK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 140,937 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 140,937 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 134,454 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 134,454 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 125,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Removed big Glastonbury festival sticker ()

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 125,363 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Removed big Glastonbury festival sticker ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 115,573 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint slight leak (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 115,573 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) lock to lock shows excessive internal play (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint slight leak (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 104,317 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 104,317 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward end (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement p/ brake (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part not located (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward end (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front coolant leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 91,321 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Jan 2015 91,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jan 2014 80,543 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

coolant level low

slight engine oil leak

thermostat housing leaking

Fail 21 Jan 2014 80,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

coolant level low

slight engine oil leak

thermostat housing leaking

Pass 25 Jan 2013 71,132 miles

Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sump pan rusty ;

Pass 20 Jan 2012 62,162 miles

sump pan rusty ;

Pass 21 Jan 2011 55,331 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

sump pan rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2010 46,933 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 37,274 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

osr tyre slightly worn out of shape ;

Pass 23 Jan 2008 27,489 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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BP54 KMK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KMK, 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 KMK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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