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BD05 WSF

2005 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,698 mi
Last recorded103,698 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 WSF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 103,698 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f n/s/f inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 103,698 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement whish bone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f n/s/f inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 98,212 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 98,206 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

ONLY JUST PASSED EMISSIONS 2.71 3.00MAX

Pass 27 Jul 2015 90,323 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres low

o/s/f tyre just legal

Fail 27 Jul 2015 90,323 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres low

o/s/f tyre just legal

Pass 26 Aug 2014 83,218 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 83,164 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 74,244 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 66,243 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 66,184 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 57,216 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 26 Jul 2010 49,966 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 41,582 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2009 41,582 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2008 32,500 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 32,500 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 WSF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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