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BP54 ESU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,657 mi
Last recorded112,657 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 ESU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 112,657 miles

Engine MIL Light Illuminated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension Corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2024 112,544 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension Corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 104,526 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 104,314 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 94,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn/corroded on inner face, BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills near trailing arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush bonding deteriorating, trailing arms, BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 94,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn/corroded on inner face, BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills near trailing arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush bonding deteriorating, trailing arms, BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 86,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face, BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 86,937 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face, BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 76,184 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under body at clip points (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/r 131. o/s/r 184 . 29% imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2020 76,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under body at clip points (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/r 131. o/s/r 184 . 29% imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2019 65,812 miles

exhaust system heat shield insecure

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear mainlines (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

general underbody/underbody components corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2019 60,399 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2017 56,991 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 52,763 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 47,935 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 47,935 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 43,041 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 38,569 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 33,588 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 29,226 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 23,069 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 18,699 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 18,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 ESU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ESU, 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 ESU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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