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BP54 BNU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,944 mi
Last recorded113,944 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 113,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 9 Mar 2020 111,106 miles

Coolant low

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective In front of silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Mar 2020 111,106 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak and high readings. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Near flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant low

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective In front of silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 108,005 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Exhaust mounting defective Center box rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front rubber mounts cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Oil level low

Fail 6 Mar 2019 108,005 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Exhaust mounting defective Center box rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front rubber mounts cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Oil level low

Pass 29 Mar 2018 104,956 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 98,548 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 91,403 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 91,403 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 85,793 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 85,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 80,583 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 65,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 65,339 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,909 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside front steering rack boot damp

power steering fluid low

wipers smeary washer fluid low

Pass 24 Jun 2011 50,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 43,986 miles

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

air con pipe broken due to crash damage

rad insurcure due to crash damage

Fail 23 Mar 2010 43,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air con pipe broken due to crash damage

rad insurcure due to crash damage

Pass 10 Oct 2008 35,711 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 32,868 miles

slight damage to offside door mirror

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 BNU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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