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BD54 LRO

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 LRO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2015

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn and offside rear tyre worn

play steering rack nearside

suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 7 Feb 2014 66,267 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 66,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 59,584 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 29 Mar 2013 59,584 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 51,267 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

front number plate deteriating

wipers deteriating

Pass 10 Jan 2012 51,267 miles

front brake discs worn

front number plate deteriating

wipers deteriating

Pass 13 Dec 2010 40,210 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 34,138 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 34,128 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 27,598 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 21,841 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 21,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 LRO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LRO, 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 LRO registered?

BD54 LRO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 February 2005.

Is BD54 LRO safe to buy?

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