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BT54 MRV

2005 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

235,572 mi
Last recorded235,572 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 MRV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 235,572 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 223,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front coil spring is corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2018 223,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded around ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded around ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Noise from offside rear brake - recommend further investigation

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 220,521 miles

high parking brake travel

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Oct 2017 220,508 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

high parking brake travel

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2016 217,071 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 212,341 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2014 195,436 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 195,436 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 182,311 miles

both rear shock absorbers soft

high hand brake travel

Pass 2 Nov 2012 171,392 miles

exhaust sheild insecure

nearside front disc slightly distorted

Fail 2 Nov 2012 171,392 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

air bag light on

exhaust sheild insecure

nearside front disc slightly distorted

Pass 19 Oct 2011 159,329 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

air bag light on

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Sep 2010 145,643 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 8 Oct 2009 131,607 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 114,505 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 91,717 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 MRV is a 2005 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MRV, 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 MRV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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