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BP54 UYE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,695 mi
Last recorded181,695 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2024 181,695 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe brace has holes in it (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 177,958 miles

Front body wings corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 177,958 miles

Front body wings corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 175,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 172,993 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 172,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 170,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 170,275 miles

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate insecure both (0.1 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 162,816 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 155,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted

front brake pads approx. 70% worn

nsf tyre worn outer tread

Fail 6 Dec 2017 155,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted

front brake pads approx. 70% worn

nsf tyre worn outer tread

Pass 14 Dec 2016 143,393 miles

nsr tyre worn inner tread

play ns rack end

Pass 15 Dec 2015 131,304 miles

oil leak

play in ns rack

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 14 Dec 2015 131,296 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

play in ns rack

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Dec 2014 118,623 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 18 Dec 2013 105,761 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 94,419 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 94,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant below minimum

Pass 25 Jan 2012 87,119 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 77,255 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 63,131 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 63,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 52,396 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 43,006 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 UYE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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