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BP54 ONV

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,091 mi
Last recorded176,091 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 ONV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 176,091 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2018 166,137 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 166,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 155,097 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 141,473 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly perished

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 141,467 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres are slightly perished

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 131,188 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 124,921 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 124,921 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 116,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Mar 2013 116,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2012 108,649 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 102,924 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 102,924 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2010 96,684 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 89,953 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 66,487 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 ONV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ONV, 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 ONV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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