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BU54 WFN

2005 Ford Falcon

Bronze Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

146,343 mi
Last recorded146,343 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Falcon58,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 WFN
MakeFord
ModelFalcon
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 146,343 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 140,909 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2024 140,909 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 137,115 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 136,865 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 132,810 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 128,514 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

anti-roll bar D bushes have slight play

Fail 27 Aug 2021 128,507 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

anti-roll bar D bushes have slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2020 122,822 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering rack inner

Pass 14 Aug 2019 118,100 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 111,184 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 103,386 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear lamp assembly moves on it's mounting

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 103,386 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear lamp assembly moves on it's mounting

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 103,356 miles

Front front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort foot brake and parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 95,251 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 95,251 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 89,466 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 81,634 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 74,983 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 67,471 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 60,443 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 54,721 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f wiper blade deteriorating(splitting)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 54,721 miles

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f wiper blade deteriorating(splitting)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 45,521 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 45,521 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Ford Falcon?

Based on 1,760 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
1,080
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
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BU54 WFN is a 2005 Ford Falcon in Bronze with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Ford Falcon models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 58,666 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 Falcon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU54 WFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Falcon typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Falcon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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BU54 WFN is a 2005 Ford Falcon, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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