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BA05 RED

2005 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

31,119 mi
Last recorded31,119 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA05 RED
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 31,119 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 29,365 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 29,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 27,940 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 25,725 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 25,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 23,970 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 20,714 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 17,262 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 17,260 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 16,126 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 16,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 15,299 miles

Both rear springs heavily corroded.

Offside front brake pipe.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 14,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 4 Aug 2014 13,242 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 12,218 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 10,602 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 9,403 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 7,989 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 6,470 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 4,147 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 4,132 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BA05 RED is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BA05 RED, 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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What year was BA05 RED registered?

BA05 RED is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is BA05 RED safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA05 RED shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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