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BD05 XAA

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,182 mi
Last recorded157,182 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 XAA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 157,182 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield fitted but insecure

Fail 7 Feb 2023 157,053 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield fitted but insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2022 149,033 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 145,536 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 139,521 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 132,538 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 132,522 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 125,708 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 119,373 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 113,401 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 107,986 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 107,983 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 102,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2013 96,791 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 96,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 89,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 83,047 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 75,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jan 2010 75,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 71,091 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 71,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,376 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 XAA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XAA, 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 XAA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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