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BL54 WPE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,219 mi
Last recorded110,219 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 WPE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 110,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.60.16v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 110,219 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195.60.15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.60.16v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 104,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 104,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 100,674 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge + 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 97,064 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 97,064 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 93,952 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 89,419 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 89,419 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 82,161 miles

anti roll bar rubbing on chassis osf

Fail 29 Dec 2016 82,161 miles

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

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

anti roll bar rubbing on chassis osf

both rear tyres are perished+close to legal minimum

Pass 30 Dec 2015 74,216 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyes perished / cracking slightly

Fail 30 Dec 2015 74,216 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyes perished / cracking slightly

Pass 2 Jan 2015 68,600 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 68,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 62,255 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 62,255 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 57,070 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 50,650 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 44,316 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 39,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 33,032 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 26,398 miles

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

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 WPE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BL54 WPE, 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 WPE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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