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BT54 ZRL

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,444 mi
Last recorded149,444 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 ZRL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 149,444 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 136,033 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 126,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 119,558 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 113,349 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 107,567 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 103,001 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 102,999 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 98,650 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 94,143 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 94,143 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 89,231 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 89,231 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 84,258 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 84,258 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 78,447 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 72,766 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 66,606 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 57,945 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 51,720 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 44,478 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 32,399 miles

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)

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 ZRL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 ZRL, 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 ZRL registered?

BT54 ZRL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 January 2005.

Is BT54 ZRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 ZRL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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