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BU54 YRF

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

73,550 mi
Last recorded73,550 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 YRF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 73,550 miles

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

rear drop links corroded but not considered excessive yet

Pass 29 Oct 2024 71,953 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 70,747 miles

has slight corrosion under body, sills and suspension components

Fail 9 Oct 2023 70,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop (4.2.3 (c))

has slight corrosion under body, sills and suspension components

Pass 10 Oct 2022 69,685 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2022 69,685 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2021 68,723 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 66,837 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 63,727 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 54,657 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 54,657 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 45,628 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 44,774 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre Worn Low On Inner Edge.

Fail 17 Oct 2016 44,774 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre Worn Low On Inner Edge.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 42,064 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 39,038 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 35,321 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 32,666 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 32,666 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 29,352 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 29,352 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 25,842 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 21,350 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 17,518 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 14,051 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 YRF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YRF, 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

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What year was BU54 YRF registered?

BU54 YRF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is BU54 YRF safe to buy?

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