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BP54 OSU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,435 mi
Last recorded149,435 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2015 149,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

exhaust rear heatshields insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2015 149,435 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

exhaust rear heatshields insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2014 140,083 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 140,083 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 130,775 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 130,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 122,946 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unable to open tailgate

Fail 4 Apr 2012 122,943 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unable to open tailgate

Pass 26 Mar 2011 108,033 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 108,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 90,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 90,154 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 70,873 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 54,874 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 OSU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 OSU, 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 OSU registered?

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

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The MOT history for BP54 OSU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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