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BG54 UXE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,663 mi
Last recorded122,663 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 UXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 122,663 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 121,773 miles

2 rear coil springs corroded

2 rear link arm bushes cracked and worn

front and rear disks scored and corroded rear pads low

front springs corroded

oil leak

x4 tyres side walls cracking tread on 1.6mm

Pass 17 Oct 2015 115,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wiper split

Nearside Rear surface cracking to tyre

Offside Rear surface cracking to tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2015 115,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front wiper split

Nearside Rear surface cracking to tyre

Offside Rear surface cracking to tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2014 106,377 miles

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

offside front upper windscreen has stone chip damage(not in view)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 106,346 miles

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 102,046 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 102,046 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 102,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 97,136 miles

Alternator belt has damage

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2011 93,170 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 93,170 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 87,202 miles

pas fluid low

steering rack damp

Pass 13 May 2010 71,585 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 56,162 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 42,223 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 40,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BG54 UXE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BG54 UXE, 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 BG54 UXE registered?

BG54 UXE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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