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BT54 ODG

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,694 mi
Last recorded136,694 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 ODG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 136,694 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 136,694 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 124,027 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 124,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 121,977 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 121,850 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 116,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 116,792 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre under inflated

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 113,751 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 113,746 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 102,851 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 102,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

water header tank has poor repair and as result it is leaking coolant

Pass 9 Jan 2014 89,777 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 89,777 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 80,202 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 80,202 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 77,445 miles

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

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

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

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

advised s and g check

handbrake travel is high

nearside front wheel trim is missing

nearside rear tyre is cracking 195/60/15 88H 0290526

offside front wheel trim is missing

Fail 26 Jul 2012 77,414 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

advised s and g check

handbrake travel is high

nearside front wheel trim is missing

nearside rear tyre is cracking 195/60/15 88H 0290526

offside front wheel trim is missing

Pass 23 Jul 2011 66,553 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

advised s and g check

front bumper is damaged

nearside front wheel trim is missing

nearside rear tyre is cracking 195/60/15 88V 0290506

offside front wheel trim is missing

Pass 29 Jul 2010 58,992 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake lever travelling slightly high.

Fail 29 Jul 2010 58,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake lever travelling slightly high.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 48,534 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 38,199 miles

travel on handbrake lever

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 1 Mar 2008 32,584 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 ODG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ODG, 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 ODG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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