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CF54 BTV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

45,364 mi
Last recorded45,364 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 BTV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 45,364 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 44,353 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken should really be replaced but given benfit of doubt as still readable (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 44,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken should really be replaced but given benfit of doubt as still readable (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 43,899 miles

Front number plate cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

coolant low

underside corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 43,340 miles

Front number plate cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre pressure appears low

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

coolant low

Pass 14 Jul 2016 42,690 miles

front number plate damaged but still readable

Fail 14 Jul 2016 42,678 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 deep cracks on tread and sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

front number plate damaged but still readable

Pass 26 Jun 2015 41,254 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorated

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 9 Jul 2014 40,258 miles

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Fail 19 Jun 2014 40,161 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Car Loaded, So rear belts not be tested

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 9 May 2013 38,292 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2013 38,292 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2012 36,742 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2012 36,742 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 35,140 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 33,068 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

off side front head light has slight damage

slight damage to off side front bumper

slight damage to off side rear body

Fail 6 May 2010 33,068 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

off side front head light has slight damage

slight damage to off side front bumper

slight damage to off side rear body

Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,947 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 22,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP GLASS DAMAGED

Fail 30 Apr 2008 22,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP GLASS DAMAGED

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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CF54 BTV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CF54 BTV, 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 CF54 BTV registered?

CF54 BTV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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