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BD05 UHM

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

137,480 mi
Last recorded137,480 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 UHM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 137,480 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 133,300 miles

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

general corrosion under body

Pass 15 Feb 2024 126,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion under body

Fail 15 Feb 2024 126,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

general corrosion under body

Pass 9 Mar 2023 121,432 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 120,646 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 113,771 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 113,692 miles

Emissions not tested blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 110,588 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 110,588 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 107,499 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 107,499 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 104,612 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 100,884 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 92,232 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 83,854 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 77,035 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 68,791 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 59,721 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 50,897 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 39,540 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 36,148 miles

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Pass 23 May 2008 28,058 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 UHM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BD05 UHM, 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 UHM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is BD05 UHM safe to buy?

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