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BP54 ETJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,993 mi
Last recorded74,993 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 74,993 miles

front brake discs scored

fuel tank heat sheild slightly insecure

o/s steering rack gaiter twisted

o/s/r brake disc corroding

Fail 20 Jan 2014 74,943 miles

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

front brake discs scored

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel tank heat sheild slightly insecure

o/s steering rack gaiter twisted

o/s/r brake disc corroding

Fail 1 Feb 2013 69,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers smearing

Pass 1 Feb 2013 69,995 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 13 Feb 2012 64,342 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 58,127 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 46,489 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,329 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,877 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 24,877 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 ETJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 ETJ, 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 ETJ registered?

BP54 ETJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is BP54 ETJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP54 ETJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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