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BP54 ORL

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

86,867 mi
Last recorded86,867 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 86,867 miles

o/s/f brake discs inner face badly corroded/pitted

o/s/r tyre nail in tread/ cracking

oil residue on engine

rear road springs corroded at base

various brake pipes corroded

various under body/suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2018 86,867 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

o/s/f brake discs inner face badly corroded/pitted

o/s/r tyre nail in tread/ cracking

oil residue on engine

rear road springs corroded at base

various brake pipes corroded

various under body/suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2017 80,826 miles

Nearside Front worn badly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn

various suspension components corroded

various underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2017 80,826 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front worn badly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn

slight smear to o/s/f wiper blade

various suspension components corroded

various underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2016 76,402 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 76,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 76,369 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine black smoking (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 74,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre on limit

Fail 27 Apr 2015 74,324 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre on limit

Pass 26 Nov 2013 71,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front springs corroded

front suspesion squeking

o/s n/s rear trail arm bushes perished

Fail 26 Nov 2013 71,102 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front springs corroded

front suspesion squeking

o/s n/s rear trail arm bushes perished

Pass 25 May 2012 62,600 miles

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

front suspension squeking

n/s front rim damaged

o/s rear rtyreperished

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Oct 2010 50,990 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 50,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise front wisebone rear bushers starting to unbond

Pass 22 Oct 2009 45,214 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 45,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s rear rtyre perished front bottom ball joints creaking front strut tops creaking

rear fog light faded

Pass 22 May 2008 36,051 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 35,602 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 35,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 ORL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 ORL, 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 ORL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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