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BL54 UCP

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,476 mi
Last recorded54,476 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 UCP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 54,476 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 48,146 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 47,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 42,333 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 38,538 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 38,483 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 34,079 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear inner sills corroded

little reserve on park brake

Pass 18 Nov 2020 30,613 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 29,145 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 26,853 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 24,621 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several pipes starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 23,796 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

suggest tracking check

Fail 3 Nov 2016 23,796 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

suggest tracking check

Pass 27 Oct 2015 23,240 miles

engine oil leak

suggest tracking check

Fail 27 Oct 2015 23,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

suggest tracking check

Pass 29 Oct 2014 20,409 miles

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

suggest tracking check fronts just starting to wear

Fail 30 Oct 2013 18,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 18,200 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 16,020 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 14,037 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 12,140 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 9,670 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 6,108 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 3,268 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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BL54 UCP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BL54 UCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL54 UCP registered?

BL54 UCP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 January 2005.

Is BL54 UCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL54 UCP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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