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BT54 ZSV

2005 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,951 mi
Last recorded120,951 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 ZSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 120,951 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front tyres starting to crack

Pass 8 Apr 2015 116,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 116,513 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 112,331 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 112,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 105,981 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 96,101 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 96,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 86,834 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 86,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 76,375 miles

slight bind offside rear brake by hand

Pass 25 Jun 2009 68,537 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 68,410 miles

nearside front antiroll bar link rubber dust cover split

Fail 9 Jan 2009 68,410 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

nearside front antiroll bar link rubber dust cover split

Pass 3 Jan 2008 48,525 miles

front number plate damadged but visable and sacure

obstructions in swept area but less than 40mm

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 ZSV is a 2005 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZSV, 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 ZSV registered?

BT54 ZSV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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