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BP54 HTU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,712 mi
Last recorded110,712 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2018 110,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

body crodded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 105,196 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 105,193 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 99,911 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 99,722 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and below 1.6mm (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2015 94,424 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 94,424 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 90,006 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 81,898 miles

N/S/R trailing arm bush detereated but no movement

front wipers slightly smering

slight oil leak from sump

Pass 27 Dec 2012 71,814 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 60,240 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 51,091 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 43,376 miles

NEARSIDE WING MIRROR CRACKED

Non obligatory mirror damaged

REAR BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 13 Dec 2008 34,940 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 28,915 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 HTU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HTU, 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 HTU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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