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DC54 BXR

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,157 mi
Last recorded144,157 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 BXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 144,157 miles

Offside Front drop link

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Nov 2024 137,271 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 130,721 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 120,644 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 120,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2021 114,248 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 114,248 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 110,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2020 110,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 99,150 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 99,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 91,771 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 May 2017 85,546 miles

Oil leak ()

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MEET MIN REQUIREMENT'S

Fail 13 May 2017 85,546 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MEET MIN REQUIREMENT'S

Pass 10 Mar 2016 75,988 miles

underbody rusting

Pass 24 Feb 2015 71,275 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 66,944 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osf nsf inner side wall tarting to split and wearing inner side of tread

Fail 7 Mar 2013 62,518 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside front drop link arm slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,518 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside front drop link arm slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2012 53,689 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 53,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 39,221 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 39,221 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 26,544 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 17,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 17,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2008 10,330 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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DC54 BXR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 DC54 BXR, 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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DC54 BXR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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