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AD54 BZT

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,141 mi
Last recorded160,141 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 BZT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2021 160,141 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section broken off and emissions not tested due to major leak of gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front lower section of front wing corroded

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

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

Offside Rear section of inner sill surface corroded

exhaust shield loose at rear

Pass 15 Jun 2020 155,064 miles

Exhaust noisy blowing around flexy section (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light missing of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear section of chassis surface corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2020 155,064 miles

Exhaust noisy blowing around flexy section (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light missing of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear section of chassis surface corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2019 144,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to lower part of o/s front wing

excessive corrosion to lower part of n/s front wing

number plate lamps dim

outer sidewall of n/s front tyre cracking

rear number plate deteriorating

reverse light not working

Pass 19 Jun 2018 136,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion to lower part of o/s front wing

corrosion to lower section of n/s front wing

rear number plate deteriorating

reverse light not working

Pass 23 Jun 2017 128,877 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)

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust mounting broken off but exhaust still supported

Pass 20 May 2016 119,007 miles

Exhaust rear heat shield loose

Exhaust rear silencer slightly blowing

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

Fail 18 May 2016 119,007 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust rear heat shield loose

Exhaust rear silencer slightly blowing

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 112,806 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 110,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 101,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air filter box insecurely fixed

Pass 30 May 2012 94,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front strut upper support bearing slightly noisey

Fail 3 Jun 2011 82,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 82,472 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)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 68,983 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 36,809 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 12,580 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 12,580 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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AD54 BZT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AD54 BZT, 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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AD54 BZT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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