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BT55 KBN

2005 Ford Focus

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,834 mi
Last recorded175,834 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 KBN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 175,834 miles

Central Front Blow by on Injectors

Engine management light is on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 163,985 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged offside front, nearside front and nearside rear (4.1.D.1e)

battery secured with cable ties

Pass 29 Dec 2016 150,706 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 29 Dec 2016 150,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Dec 2015 141,599 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 131,423 miles

Both front tyres worn inside edge

N/S/R No plate light dull

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 123,880 miles

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

engine warning light on

Fail 20 Dec 2013 123,790 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 13 Dec 2012 113,543 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust cat heat cover is loose but not insurcure

oil leak/turbo pipe leak at top of engine

Fail 13 Dec 2012 113,542 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust cat heat cover is loose but not insurcure

oil leak/turbo pipe leak at top of engine

Pass 30 Nov 2011 103,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 103,086 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 92,157 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 83,512 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 67,728 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 67,728 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BT55 KBN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BT55 KBN, 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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BT55 KBN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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