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BT54 KFR

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

154,545 mi
Last recorded154,545 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 KFR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 154,545 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Oil level extremely low

Fail 6 Oct 2025 154,545 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate deteriorated

Oil level extremely low

Pass 15 Oct 2024 136,523 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 136,523 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking Steering rack oil leak. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 121,670 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 110,498 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread

front duiscs corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2022 110,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres cracked in tread

front duiscs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 100,671 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 91,093 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 85,225 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 81,174 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 81,174 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 76,827 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 71,899 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 71,899 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 66,764 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 62,000 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 62,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2013 56,242 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 51,652 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 47,103 miles

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

slight play between steering wheel and wheels

Pass 9 Nov 2010 41,199 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)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 41,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 33,919 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 25,423 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 19,378 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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BT54 KFR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BT54 KFR, 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 BT54 KFR registered?

BT54 KFR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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