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BD05 PZE

2005 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

156,556 mi
Last recorded156,556 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 PZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2026 156,556 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 150,541 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 150,541 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2024 143,196 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 143,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 136,161 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 136,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 134,044 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 134,036 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 127,314 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 121,429 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2020 121,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 115,400 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 108,530 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 101,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 25 Aug 2017 101,654 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Aug 2016 94,842 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 94,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 87,866 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 81,623 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 74,180 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 68,056 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 60,502 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 60,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 53,534 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 53,534 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2009 48,162 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 43,186 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 43,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 39,782 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 PZE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PZE, 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 PZE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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