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BP54 BBE

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,992 mi
Last recorded141,992 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 141,992 miles

Both front fog lights smashed

Both number plates starting to de-laminate

Engine oil over filled

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre perished/cracked

Oil leak

Rear trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 23 Apr 2019 141,992 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front fog lights smashed

Both number plates starting to de-laminate

Engine oil over filled

General underside corrosion

Intermittent misfire

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre perished/cracked

Oil leak

Rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 16 Apr 2018 136,685 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 136,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 127,651 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 118,687 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 110,279 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 110,123 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Bad coolant leak from thermostat housing

Pass 29 Apr 2014 101,245 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 101,245 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 89,616 miles

both n/s tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2013 89,616 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both n/s tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2012 78,066 miles

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

front side windows tinted

Pass 25 Mar 2011 66,371 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 51,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 51,323 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,793 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 27,820 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 BBE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BP54 BBE, 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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BP54 BBE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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