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BP54 EWL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,201 mi
Last recorded141,201 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 EWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 141,201 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

battery warning light no

Pass 12 Sep 2022 134,732 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 129,988 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 126,149 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 121,042 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 116,126 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 111,711 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 111,643 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 107,941 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 103,975 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 5 Apr 2016 103,975 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 Mar 2015 93,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 93,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 85,032 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 85,032 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 77,844 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 69,668 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front discs have corrosion on faces

Pass 11 Mar 2011 69,395 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 69,395 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 53,621 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,133 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,637 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 EWL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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