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BT54 JFA

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,851 mi
Last recorded128,851 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 JFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 128,851 miles

Oil leak ()

both sides rear tyres perished on inside of tread

windscreen damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2017 128,851 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both sides rear tyres perished on inside of tread

windscreen damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2016 111,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 111,679 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 103,970 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 103,964 miles

Both front brake pipes have surface corrosion developing

Both rear coil springs becomming heavily corroded

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system becomming heavily corroded in places

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2014 103,964 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front brake pipes have surface corrosion developing

Both rear coil springs becomming heavily corroded

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system becomming heavily corroded in places

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 89,327 miles

both front brake discs worn/lip edges

rear brake discs slight worn

Fail 2 Apr 2013 89,327 miles

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

both front brake discs worn/lip edges

rear brake discs slight worn

Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,118 miles

both rear springs very corroded

front discs worn inner face

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 17 Mar 2011 54,511 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 54,321 miles

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

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

advise , front brake discs corroded .

Pass 5 Mar 2010 44,042 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 33,583 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 24,270 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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BT54 JFA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BT54 JFA, 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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BT54 JFA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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