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BP54 OPT

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

161,650 mi
Last recorded161,650 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 OPT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 161,650 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 138,252 miles

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

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 107,541 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 107,294 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 93,143 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 81,442 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 69,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 57,746 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 46,374 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 34,908 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 23,922 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 23,922 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 23,500 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight cut in nearside front tyre outer wall but no cord exposed

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 OPT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 OPT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP54 OPT registered?

BP54 OPT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 February 2005.

Is BP54 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP54 OPT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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