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BP54 BND

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,732 mi
Last recorded129,732 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 BND
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2020 129,732 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 126,540 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 117,598 miles

engine oil leak

offside rear brake pipe rusty

offside rear spring upper coil rusty

Fail 2 Feb 2018 117,307 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven offside late to apply (3.7.B.2)

engine oil leak

offside rear brake pipe rusty

offside rear spring upper coil rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2017 105,877 miles

all tyres down to wear bar indicators

Pass 1 Feb 2016 89,752 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 89,547 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 72,238 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 64,112 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 58,423 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 58,422 miles

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

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

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

nails in n/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2012 52,924 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 46,794 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 40,346 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 40,346 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 34,935 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 28,471 miles

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

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 BND is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BND, 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 BND is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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