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BP54 HTX

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,022 mi
Last recorded143,022 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 HTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 143,022 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 134,914 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 134,914 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 123,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 105,443 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 91,436 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 87,127 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

automatic headlight level adjuster lever broken

nearside rear tyre tread is wearing out of shape

offside rear tyre tread is wearing slightly on the inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Jan 2012 77,115 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2012 77,115 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2011 69,632 miles

advise some sidewall damage on inside of nearside front tyre

stone chip on screen

Pass 28 Jan 2010 62,442 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 62,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 54,094 miles

small crack in windscreen advise repair

Pass 22 Jan 2008 45,173 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 45,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 HTX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HTX, 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 HTX registered?

BP54 HTX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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