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BP54 BBZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,662 mi
Last recorded138,662 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 BBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 138,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 138,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 129,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre has a small tear in tread

Fail 5 Feb 2018 129,500 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre has a small tear in tread

Pass 24 Jan 2017 119,490 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 119,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 114,808 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 113,092 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 105,605 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 98,751 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 98,751 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 94,355 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 94,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2011 84,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r outer tyre wall cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2010 74,388 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 60,492 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 46,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2008 46,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BBZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver 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 BBZ, 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 BBZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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