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BL54 YZU

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,906 mi
Last recorded144,906 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 YZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 144,906 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 142,832 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 142,280 miles

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

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

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

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 135,266 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 135,266 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 112,930 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 112,930 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2011 108,253 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 99,158 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 79,457 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 56,647 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 56,647 miles

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

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 YZU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YZU, 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 YZU registered?

BL54 YZU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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