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BL54 RTV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,314 mi
Last recorded141,314 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 RTV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 141,314 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 141,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 130,111 miles

fuel filler pipes appear damp

rear suspension componants have slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2013 118,797 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 118,797 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 114,069 miles

oil leaking from around injectors

Fail 27 Feb 2012 114,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

oil leaking from around injectors

Pass 22 Feb 2011 107,852 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 101,949 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 101,949 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 96,036 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 90,642 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 RTV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BL54 RTV, 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 BL54 RTV registered?

BL54 RTV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 February 2005.

Is BL54 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL54 RTV shows 12 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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