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BD54 LEF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,055 mi
Last recorded58,055 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 LEF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 58,055 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 56,438 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 56,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 54,155 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 54,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.mm inner edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread area

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 9 Jan 2018 51,585 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 48,726 miles

rear tyre wearing on edges

rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Jan 2016 45,304 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 41,719 miles

nearside rear tyre showing surface tears/deteriotation.advise renewal.

Fail 8 Jan 2015 41,719 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer shoulder.advise attention.

nearside rear tyre showing surface tears/deteriotation.advise renewal.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 37,370 miles

both rear tyres,surface cracks/deterioration noted around tread walls.

Fail 11 Jan 2014 37,258 miles

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

both rear tyres,surface cracks/deterioration noted around tread walls.

Fail 9 Jan 2013 32,883 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 32,883 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 28,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 28,740 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 23,288 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 23 Dec 2009 20,528 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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 20,528 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 16,871 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 13,208 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 LEF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LEF, 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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What year was BD54 LEF registered?

BD54 LEF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is BD54 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD54 LEF shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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