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BD05 WEJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,920 mi
Last recorded126,920 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 126,920 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 123,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 123,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 121,855 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 121,855 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2020 117,979 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 113,446 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2018 105,448 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 105,448 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 101,304 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 10 Mar 2017 101,304 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2015 93,175 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 85,885 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 85,859 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 78,096 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 70,061 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 62,202 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 57,781 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 57,781 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 47,840 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 38,990 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm limit.

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 WEJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WEJ, 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 WEJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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