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BD05 USF

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,576 mi
Last recorded168,576 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 168,576 miles

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Rear rear anti roll links minor play

advise brake check discs corroded slightly

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated and movement

front tyres worn to limit

suspension components corroding

Fail 25 Jul 2018 168,576 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Rear rear anti roll links minor play

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

advise brake check discs corroded slightly

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated and movement

front tyres worn to limit

suspension components corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2017 165,142 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 159,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding

Fail 27 Jan 2015 150,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 150,860 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2014 139,026 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 139,026 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 127,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Middle & Rear exhaust outer skin corroded!!

NSR Tyre misshaped!!

Oil filler cap loose!

Fail 29 Dec 2012 127,754 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Middle & Rear exhaust outer skin corroded!!

NSR Tyre misshaped!!

Oil filler cap loose!

Pass 31 Dec 2011 117,794 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 110,128 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)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 98,606 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 88,532 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 75,814 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 USF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 USF, 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 USF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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