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BT54 KKY

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

172,240 mi
Last recorded172,240 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 KKY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 172,240 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 167,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe has underseal

Pass 28 Oct 2023 156,019 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 156,019 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 149,219 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 149,219 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 145,480 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 140,779 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis runner / rear panal (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner treads

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis runner / rear panal (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 129,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / floor / wheel arch panal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis runner / floor / rear panal (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / floor / wheel arch panal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis runner / floor / rear panal (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 129,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / floor / wheel arch panal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis runner / floor / rear panal (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake cable mounting is insecure

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / floor / wheel arch panal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis runner / floor / rear panal (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside door mirror glass held with tape

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

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2018 122,227 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch panal / chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear hand brake cable mounting is partly insecure

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner treads

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch panal / chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner treads

Rear panal and both rear chassis runners are all rust corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 113,312 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

nearside front A.B.S wire twisted

offside and nearside front tyres worn smooth on inner edges advise change

offside and nearside rear tyres wear on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2016 106,625 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake mounting is slightly insecure

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor by tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis runner & rear panal (6.6.6)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 106,624 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear handbrake mounting is slightly insecure

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor by tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis runner & rear panal (6.6.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 96,336 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/sr handbrake cable mounting is only held at one point

Fail 20 Mar 2015 96,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/sr handbrake cable mounting is only held at one point

Pass 21 Mar 2014 86,597 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/sr handbrake cable mounting is slightly insecure

Fail 19 Mar 2014 86,597 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/sr handbrake cable mounting is slightly insecure

o/sr tyre wearing on inner treads

Pass 27 Mar 2013 75,139 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 65,609 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 58,346 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 50,020 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 42,879 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 42,878 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both rear tyres wearing inner edge. req tail gate dampers

Pass 20 Dec 2007 33,957 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 KKY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BT54 KKY, 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 KKY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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