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BL54 UEJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,851 mi
Last recorded110,851 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 110,851 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 110,850 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 102,839 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 91,805 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 91,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn/wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 83,604 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 76,392 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 69,243 miles

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 63,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 63,040 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 61,483 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre deteriating on outer side wall

Fail 25 Jan 2013 60,362 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f sidewall damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2013 60,362 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2012 51,158 miles

Centre Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 40,742 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 33,460 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2009 26,396 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 19,838 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 UEJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UEJ, 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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BL54 UEJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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