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BT54 XEB

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,260 mi
Last recorded93,260 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 XEB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 93,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 89,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 86,408 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 86,403 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 80,553 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 74,130 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 68,507 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 62,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres look under inflated

Pass 27 Jan 2012 55,972 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 49,186 miles

front brake discs badly worn / deeply lipped .advise new discs

Fail 28 Jan 2011 49,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

front brake discs badly worn / deeply lipped .advise new discs

Pass 3 Feb 2010 43,230 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,901 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 24,426 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 XEB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT54 XEB registered?

BT54 XEB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 January 2005.

Is BT54 XEB safe to buy?

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