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BD05 WVM

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

118,596 mi
Last recorded118,596 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 WVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 118,596 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 118,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 116,923 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 114,651 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 112,441 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2023 112,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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 silencer corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2022 110,563 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Back Box corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2021 108,083 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 30 Jun 2021 108,083 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust heatshield loose

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 105,101 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 99,567 miles

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

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

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

Rear heat shield insicure

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 94,923 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 94,923 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 89,615 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 84,566 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 79,682 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 79,671 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 74,698 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 74,698 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 66,522 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 55,695 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,554 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 42,852 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 37,144 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 30,253 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 WVM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD05 WVM registered?

BD05 WVM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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