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BP54 UYM

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

141,547 mi
Last recorded141,547 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 UYM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2023 141,547 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 8 Nov 2021 129,955 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 129,855 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 123,493 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2020 123,493 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Both rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW 2.1MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 116,269 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 116,269 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi down pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 111,511 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 106,378 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 100,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 96,888 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 96,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 9 May 2015 96,410 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Complete exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 6 May 2014 86,730 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 77,390 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 70,888 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 70,833 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 64,235 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 51,964 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 34,779 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 34,778 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 21,230 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 19,964 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 UYM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UYM, 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 UYM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 February 2005.

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