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BP54 HLZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,136 mi
Last recorded106,136 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 106,136 miles

brake pipes greesed

Fail 19 Oct 2016 107,177 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front brake application uneven 46% (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Corrosion Throughout Under Body Of Vehicle

Engine Sump Badly Corroded And Leaking

Front Exhaust Flexi Section Deteriorated And Leaking Exhaust Gasses

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear Both Sections (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear Both Sections (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2015 93,727 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 93,727 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 81,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f brake slight bind

Fail 7 Oct 2014 81,092 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 21 Oct 2013 71,078 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 71,077 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 61,443 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 61,443 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 52,215 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Oct 2011 52,215 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

handbrake warning light on

Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,167 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,297 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,382 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 24,130 miles

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 HLZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HLZ, 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 HLZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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