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BU54 VJF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,035 mi
Last recorded140,035 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 VJF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 140,035 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 140,017 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.77m (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

handbrake travel

Pass 24 Apr 2017 135,933 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 131,358 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 126,702 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 122,702 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 122,641 miles

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

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

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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 117,100 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 111,144 miles

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside wiper

Pass 21 Apr 2011 104,024 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 103,966 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 94,879 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 94,879 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 89,220 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 68,992 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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BU54 VJF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU54 VJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU54 VJF?

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What year was BU54 VJF registered?

BU54 VJF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is BU54 VJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU54 VJF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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