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AV05 BPU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

119,016 mi
Last recorded119,016 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 BPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 119,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516.....bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front wings corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2025 113,421 miles

both front wings corroded

clutch slipping

Fail 3 Mar 2025 113,421 miles

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

both front wings corroded

clutch slipping

Pass 9 Jan 2024 101,080 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Body component slightly loose BOTTOM OF THE WING HEAVILY CORRODED (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body component slightly loose BOTTOM OF WING HEAVILY CORRODED (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body component slightly loose BOTTOM OF WING HEAVILY CORRODED (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 101,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Body component slightly loose BOTTOM OF THE WING HEAVILY CORRODED (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body component slightly loose BOTTOM OF WING HEAVILY CORRODED (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body component slightly loose BOTTOM OF WING HEAVILY CORRODED (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 97,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 94,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside lower front wing corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2020 91,750 miles

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

both seals corroded on front

Pass 2 Dec 2019 89,276 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 89,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 84,163 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 78,189 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 73,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 68,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 63,594 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wipers smeering

Pass 2 Dec 2013 58,716 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 52,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 45,856 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 33,366 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,815 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,187 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front inner cv boot seaping grease

Pass 29 Feb 2008 15,278 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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AV05 BPU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AV05 BPU, 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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AV05 BPU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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