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BD05 WVB

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,300 mi
Last recorded138,300 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 WVB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 138,300 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside front lower wing has surface corrosion

nearside wing mirror casing missing

offside front lower wing has surface corrosion

offside wing mirror casing missing

Pass 3 Sep 2022 124,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 115,336 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 115,336 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 111,106 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 111,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 101,655 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres slight cracking in tread

Fail 13 May 2019 101,572 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres slight cracking in tread

Pass 1 May 2018 93,783 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear exhaust hanger broken/corroded but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 2 May 2017 85,564 miles

Clutch Slipping Very Badly

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 85,564 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Clutch Slipping Very Badly

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 78,927 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 73,716 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 73,715 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 68,241 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 62,590 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 58,156 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 55,558 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 51,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 44,229 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2009 44,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 39,887 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 WVB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WVB, 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 WVB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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