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BF05 FUE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

77,501 mi
Last recorded77,501 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 FUE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 77,501 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 77,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2022 73,938 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 73,938 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 70,569 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 70,569 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 67,252 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 67,252 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 64,381 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 64,379 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 61,029 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 61,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 56,860 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 53,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Worn and cracked on outside edge.

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper worn.

Fail 5 Oct 2016 53,396 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Worn and cracked on outside edge.

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper worn.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 52,409 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 52,409 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 50,160 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 50,159 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Apr 2014 43,826 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,225 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,573 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 29,458 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 22,905 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 19,383 miles

both front tyres outer walls cracking

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2008 15,072 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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BF05 FUE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BF05 FUE, 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 BF05 FUE registered?

BF05 FUE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BF05 FUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 FUE shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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