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BU54 YSK

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,064 mi
Last recorded142,064 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 142,064 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower exhaust flexi deteriorated

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 136,795 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 129,946 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 129,946 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 125,048 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 120,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribed areas and both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 108,556 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

rear inner sill/chassis corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2019 104,080 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2018 97,705 miles

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 97,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Pass 25 Feb 2017 91,866 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2016 83,457 miles

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

dent in osf wing panel

drivers door handle not returning to correct position

Fail 27 Feb 2016 83,457 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

dent in osf wing panel

drivers door handle not returning to correct position

Pass 27 Feb 2015 73,700 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 73,700 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 62,492 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 54,694 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 46,924 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 40,285 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

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)

Washer fluid low

Pass 12 Jan 2010 33,199 miles

engine oil level needs top up

Pass 14 Jan 2009 26,290 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 14 Jan 2008 20,210 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 YSK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YSK, 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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BU54 YSK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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