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BD54 AVN

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

189,425 mi
Last recorded189,425 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 AVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 189,425 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 189,421 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 180,893 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 172,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15/88H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2016 172,700 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15/88H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 166,449 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 156,494 miles

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

offside front tyre bald inner most edge

Fail 3 Feb 2014 156,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

offside front tyre bald inner most edge

Pass 8 Feb 2013 140,505 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 124,727 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 124,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 107,795 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 107,794 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 91,626 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 91,626 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 76,520 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 76,520 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 56,996 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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BD54 AVN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BD54 AVN, 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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BD54 AVN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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