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BD05 EAW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

129,695 mi
Last recorded129,695 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 EAW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 129,695 miles

Front brake discs rusty top edges

Fail 20 Aug 2026 129,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs rusty top edges

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 127,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake button damaged but operation not affected

Pass 14 Aug 2024 125,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 124,035 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 121,837 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 119,922 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 118,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 118,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 116,684 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Aug 2019 116,684 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2018 114,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 111,636 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2016 106,336 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 4 Sep 2015 99,577 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 99,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 92,603 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 90,071 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 84,606 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2012 76,656 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2010 64,820 miles

front discs slight wear

Fail 7 Jun 2010 64,820 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

front discs slight wear

Pass 12 May 2009 54,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 43,521 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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BD05 EAW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EAW, 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 BD05 EAW registered?

BD05 EAW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is BD05 EAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 EAW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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