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BL54 RKE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,868 mi
Last recorded154,868 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 RKE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 154,868 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 143,633 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspension arms all corroded

nearside headlamp condensated up but not affecting beam image

Pass 7 Sep 2017 142,856 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe at joiners (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture in glass (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket rusted away but still secure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing into flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing 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)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 142,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe at joiners (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture in glass (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket rusted away but still secure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing into flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing 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 31 Jul 2015 142,415 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hub caps

Fail 25 Jul 2015 142,415 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hub caps

Pass 2 Jan 2014 135,448 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 135,448 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 125,105 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 125,105 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 116,153 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 103,546 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 103,546 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 92,202 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 92,202 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 80,660 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 64,125 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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BL54 RKE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BL54 RKE, 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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BL54 RKE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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