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BT05 KVY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,492 mi
Last recorded108,492 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 KVY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 108,492 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGES & VERY CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

NEARSIDE FRONT & REAR WHEELS BUCKLED ON INNER RIMS

Fail 2 Nov 2021 108,490 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring fractured or broken OFFSIDE FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (a))

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGES & VERY CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

NEARSIDE FRONT & REAR WHEELS BUCKLED ON INNER RIMS

Pass 4 Dec 2020
Fail 2 Dec 2020

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 92,008 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 92,008 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under body cover loose

Pass 24 May 2018 80,672 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 80,672 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak EXHAUST FRONT SECTION BLOWING (8.2.1.1 (b))

Position lamp not working NEARSIDE FRONT (4.2.1 (a))

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW & DISCS WEARING

Pass 1 Jun 2017 71,920 miles

EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI-SECTION DETERIORATING & BLOWING SLIGHTLY

Pass 18 Jun 2016 61,868 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 61,866 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 May 2015 57,624 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 54,356 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 50,215 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 46,342 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 41,785 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 35,676 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 35,676 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2009 28,493 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2009 28,493 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 22,393 miles

front brake discs worn

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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BT05 KVY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BT05 KVY, 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 BT05 KVY registered?

BT05 KVY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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