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BF05 EVU

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

78,632 mi
Last recorded78,632 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 EVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 78,632 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre only 2mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 72,913 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 66,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 61,348 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 61,348 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 58,808 miles

Front Both front coil springs corroding.

Nearside Front Door mirror lense damaged and cowling missing.

Fail 26 Mar 2022 58,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both front coil springs corroding.

Nearside Front Door mirror lense damaged and cowling missing.

Pass 12 Mar 2021 57,141 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 55,962 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 55,962 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 52,468 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres has small cuts

both rear tyres has small cuts

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 1 Mar 2019 52,459 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres has small cuts

both rear tyres has small cuts

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Mar 2018 48,697 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 48,697 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 42,103 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 42,103 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 37,420 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 35,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 32,993 miles

horn doesnt sound as loud as normal

Pass 14 Mar 2013 28,222 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 28,185 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

offside front tyre worn low and heavily perished

Pass 20 Feb 2012 22,574 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 18,872 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 13,469 miles

wipers poor

Pass 19 Feb 2009 8,616 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 6,007 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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BF05 EVU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BF05 EVU, 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 BF05 EVU registered?

BF05 EVU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is BF05 EVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 EVU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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