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BT54 MLZ

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,469 mi
Last recorded168,469 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 MLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 168,469 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake has just met requirements, advise inspection/repair.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2019 168,469 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake has just met requirements, advise inspection/repair.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2018 162,720 miles

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

Nearside parking brake reading down a little on n/s. Advise periodic inspection

surface corrosion underside

Pass 1 Feb 2017 153,971 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 153,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 142,876 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 142,876 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 133,346 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 124,944 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 124,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 113,022 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2012 98,867 miles

coolant level low

nearside mirror cover loose

Pass 12 Jan 2011 84,819 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 84,819 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 66,545 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 52,705 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 43,532 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 MLZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BT54 MLZ, 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 BT54 MLZ registered?

BT54 MLZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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