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BP54 ORJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,847 mi
Last recorded143,847 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 143,847 miles

Oil leak

damage to rear bumper breather system worn

Fail 1 Mar 2011 143,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

damage to rear bumper breather system worn

Pass 5 Mar 2010 132,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 132,536 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 119,089 miles

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR

BOTH FRONT TYRES AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ALL WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / ALL WORN ON EDGES / STARTING TO LOOSE TREAD PATTERN / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P...205 / 55 / 15 V

NEARSIDE HAND BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOWER ON BRAKING EFFORT THAN OFFSIDE / ADVISE ON REAR BRAKE SERVICE ECT

Pass 30 Jan 2008 103,025 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 102,948 miles

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

Outer Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 ORJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ORJ, 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 ORJ registered?

BP54 ORJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 February 2005.

Is BP54 ORJ safe to buy?

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