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BD05 BWV

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,599 mi
Last recorded183,599 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 BWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 183,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside front wing panels corroded

nearside front inner - cv gaiter slight leak of grease

offside front inner - cv gaiter slight leak of grease

Fail 22 Apr 2022 183,271 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside front wing panels corroded

nearside front inner - cv gaiter slight leak of grease

offside front inner - cv gaiter slight leak of grease

Pass 19 Apr 2021 168,012 miles

205/55/16 x 4,,16 YR OLD !!

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened F & R SF'S AND ALL SA'S VVHSC-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 161,069 miles

TB & SERV?..205/55/16 X 4,,RWBT,OIL LWEEP,,2 X EX SILENCERS H/SHIELDS CORR/PEELING,,F & R SF'S & ASR'S VHSC,,F/DISCS ,,IT IS 15YR OLD ,,

Pass 27 Feb 2019 156,792 miles

T-BELT & SERVICE?,,,205/55/16 X 4,,,REAR WB TORN,,OIL WEEP/MIST,,EX CENTRE BOX H/SHIELD CORR/PEELING,,F & R SF'S VHSC,,ALL SUS ARMS VHSC,,F/DISCS WORN,,,

Fail 27 Feb 2019 156,792 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn ************NSR & OSR ***************** (1.1.14 (a) (i))

T-BELT & SERVICE?,,,205/55/16 X 4,,,REAR WB TORN,,OIL WEEP/MIST,,EX CENTRE BOX H/SHIELD CORR/PEELING,,F & R SF'S VHSC,,ALL SUS ARMS VHSC,,F/DISCS WORN,,,

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ***********NSF & OSF **************** (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ************NSR & OSR ****************** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 151,959 miles

T/BELT & SERVICE?,,,205/55/16 X 4,,,OIL LEAK,,,CENTRE EX BOX H/SHIELD CORRODED/PEELING,,FRONT & REAR S/FRAMES SC,,2 X REAR LOWER SUS ARMS HSC,,

Pass 24 Feb 2017 146,197 miles

2 X F/B/DISCS WORN-PODOT-MONITOR

2 X REAR D/LINKS WORN-PODOT-MONITOR

205/55/16 X 4

CENTRE EX BOX H/SHIELD CORRODED

NSF W/JET POOR DISPERCAL-PODOT-MONITOR

OSF TYRE-PODOT-MONITOR

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 25 Feb 2016 141,725 miles

2 X REAR D/LINKS S/WEAR-PODSOT

205/55/16 X 4

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCERS H/SHIELDS CORR-PODOT-MONITOR

NSF TYRE WORN-PODOT-MONITOR

T/BELT & SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLOE RECORDS

Fail 11 Feb 2015 135,309 miles

205/55/16 X 4

CENTRE EX SECTION S/CORR-PODOT

ENG MAN ON DASH

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

T/BELT?? & SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 11 Feb 2015 135,309 miles

205/55/16 X 4

CENTRE EX SECTION S/CORR-PODOT

ENG MAN ON DASH

T/BELT?? & SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 13 Feb 2014 127,813 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 106,569 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 106,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 88,500 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 71,814 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 50,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nsf tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2010 50,164 miles

nsf tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 2 Feb 2009 33,417 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 27,019 miles

deep cut n/s/f tyre.

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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BD05 BWV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD05 BWV, 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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BD05 BWV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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