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BT54 KJU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,289 mi
Last recorded151,289 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 KJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 151,289 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2025 145,861 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s &o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s &o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2024 137,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

suspensions component's corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2023 131,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 123,018 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Near side front, both rear jacking points damaged

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 123,018 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Off side front knuckle joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Near side front, both rear jacking points damaged

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 114,597 miles

Nearside Front 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 3 Dec 2019 107,275 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 98,443 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 94,705 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 94,668 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 82,492 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 66,323 miles

exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2015 66,323 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2014 52,031 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 39,348 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 35,587 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2012 35,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2011 33,901 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,549 miles

fuel cap broken

oil leaks

Fail 24 Sep 2010 30,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel cap broken

oil leaks

Pass 26 Sep 2009 28,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2008 24,995 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 22,802 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 May 2007 16,122 miles

rear wiper smearing

Fail 7 May 2007 16,122 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper smearing

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 KJU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KJU, 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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BT54 KJU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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