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BT54 KNE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

104,694 mi
Last recorded104,694 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 KNE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 104,694 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024

Central exhaust shield loose

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front bto rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front bto rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 143,254 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 137,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly unevenly on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 129,480 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 125,514 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 117,120 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 108,911 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 108,911 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 98,602 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 89,628 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 81,623 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 74,124 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 64,668 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 52,874 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 44,056 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 37,042 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 31,085 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 23,831 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 KNE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 KNE, 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 KNE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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