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BP54 AYV

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,331 mi
Last recorded178,331 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 AYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 178,331 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 161,852 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 143,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 126,522 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 126,522 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 104,942 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 83,952 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2013 83,952 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2012 63,973 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 63,793 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 45,666 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 28,628 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 28,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 24,841 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 21,391 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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BP54 AYV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BP54 AYV, 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 BP54 AYV registered?

BP54 AYV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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The MOT history for BP54 AYV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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