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BD05 ECJ

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

127,652 mi
Last recorded127,652 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 ECJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 127,652 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 114,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 102,615 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 92,629 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 88,614 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes split

Fail 24 Apr 2019 88,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes split

both front tyres tread low/bald on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2018 85,627 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2017 78,605 miles

offside rear tyre going out of shape

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link arm

Pass 28 Apr 2016 69,034 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 60,400 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 56,986 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)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 53,871 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,871 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,631 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 45,630 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,873 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 37,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 34,512 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 32,074 miles

rear tyres on 3 mm

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 ECJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ECJ, 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 ECJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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