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BT54 TBO

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,257 mi
Last recorded148,257 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 TBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 148,257 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 137,736 miles

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

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

O/s front tyre very worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Reversing light not working

Fail 15 Aug 2014 137,736 miles

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

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

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

O/s front tyre very worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Reversing light not working

Pass 12 Aug 2013 125,124 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 125,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 113,309 miles

Mil light illuminated, indicating a possible fault.

N/s top windscreen small crack visible.

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded/fractured.

Reversing lights not working.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 113,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Mil light illuminated, indicating a possible fault.

N/s top windscreen small crack visible.

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded/fractured.

Reversing lights not working.

Fail 18 Aug 2011 102,564 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Intermittant fault on abs light, not on when tested.

Malfunction indicator light on ,code po409 exhaust gas recirculation sensor circuit.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Reversing lights not working.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Aug 2011 102,564 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Intermittant fault on abs light, not on when tested.

Malfunction indicator light on ,code po409 exhaust gas recirculation sensor circuit.

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

Reversing lights not working.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jun 2010 89,262 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 78,366 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 78,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 68,153 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 68,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 60,501 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 58,310 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 58,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 TBO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TBO, 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 TBO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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