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BD05 XAP

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,272 mi
Last recorded142,272 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 XAP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 142,272 miles

advise both front wings at bottom holed and corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2025 136,554 miles

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

advise both front wings at bottom holes in them

Pass 29 Jul 2024 129,078 miles

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

advise both front wings holed

Pass 9 Aug 2023 120,689 miles

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

advise both front wings holed and corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2023 120,684 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

advise both front wings holed and corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2022 111,314 miles

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

both front wings holed and corroded at bottom advise will need fixing.

Pass 22 Jul 2021 104,836 miles

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

nearside and offside front wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 99,150 miles

Front nearside and offside panels corroded at mudguards

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 99,150 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front nearside and offside panels corroded at mudguards

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 93,984 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside and offside front wings corroding around mudguards

Fail 1 Aug 2019 93,984 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside and offside front wings corroding around mudguards

Pass 31 Jul 2018 85,131 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 77,041 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 68,296 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 62,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 56,413 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 47,098 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 38,329 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 34,568 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 29,929 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 29,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 21,173 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 13,343 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 13,072 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 XAP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XAP, 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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What year was BD05 XAP registered?

BD05 XAP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is BD05 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 XAP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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