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BD54 LJX

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

63,362 mi
Last recorded63,362 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 LJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 63,362 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 63,362 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 60,404 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 59,968 miles

rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 14 Oct 2019 59,046 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 57,798 miles

o/s/r tyre going out of shape and wearing low inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2018 57,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre going out of shape and wearing low inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2017 55,517 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)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 55,517 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 54,473 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 53,533 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 52,709 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,709 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 52,041 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 50,337 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,337 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 49,403 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 47,868 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 47,103 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 13 Oct 2009 47,103 miles

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 13 Oct 2008 46,197 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 46,197 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 44,816 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 LJX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD54 LJX?

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What year was BD54 LJX registered?

BD54 LJX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is BD54 LJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD54 LJX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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