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BD05 UTW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,900 mi
Last recorded108,900 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 108,900 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 101,324 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 93,202 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 93,202 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 87,342 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 76,134 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 15,966 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Aug 2012 68,843 miles

front wiper blades smearing

rear tyres distorted, nsr 7 yrs old(205/55v16)

Fail 4 Aug 2012 68,843 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front wiper blades smearing

rear tyres distorted, nsr 7 yrs old(205/55v16)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 58,618 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 58,618 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2010 45,455 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 31,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Aug 2009 31,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 18,455 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 17,261 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 17,261 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 UTW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UTW, 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 UTW registered?

BD05 UTW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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