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BT54 OEM

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

84,634 mi
Last recorded84,634 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 84,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 79,456 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 78,806 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 73,051 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 68,770 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 66,430 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 65,068 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 64,880 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 64,799 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 63,805 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 59,802 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 55,604 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 51,331 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 46,691 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,192 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 37,054 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 32,617 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 27,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 27,264 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,944 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,747 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 OEM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 OEM, 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 OEM registered?

BT54 OEM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 February 2005.

Is BT54 OEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 OEM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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