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BP54 BJY

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,231 mi
Last recorded163,231 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 BJY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 163,231 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 146,745 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2013 146,714 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2012 129,021 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

anti slip worn

nearside mirror damaged

power steering has slight noise

Pass 28 Mar 2012 129,021 miles

anti slip worn

nearside mirror damaged

power steering has slight noise

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 115,809 miles

nearside door mirror damiged

Fail 22 Dec 2010 115,809 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside door mirror damiged

Pass 10 Jun 2009 85,471 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 85,471 miles

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

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

Clutch worn

Front brake pads look very low and discs worn

Lots of travel on handbrake

N/s wing mirror glass taped up

Number plates in poor condition

O/s/r tyre wearing low

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 63,624 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 51,695 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BP54 BJY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJY, 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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What year was BP54 BJY registered?

BP54 BJY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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