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BF05 LBA

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,949 mi
Last recorded94,949 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LBA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 94,949 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield slightly insecure.

Fail 23 Jun 2025 94,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield slightly insecure.

Pass 31 Jul 2024 89,711 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 89,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 86,762 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 86,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 84,599 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 84,599 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 80,928 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 77,792 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 77,791 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 73,323 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres worn slightly on inside edge

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 67,904 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside door card insecure making it difficult to open the door

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside door card insecure making it difficult to open the door

Offside door checkstrap slightly broken

Fail 28 Sep 2018 67,904 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside door card insecure making it difficult to open the door

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside door card insecure making it difficult to open the door

Offside door checkstrap slightly broken

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2017 63,025 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Sep 2016 57,979 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rusting

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer wall

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 28 Sep 2016 57,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rusting

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer wall

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2015 54,464 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 50,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,304 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 45,477 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 45,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers smearing

Pass 28 Sep 2012 41,393 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre outer side wall scrubed

Pass 1 Oct 2011 38,282 miles

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

damage to frount bumper

o/s and n/s rear tyres age cracked

Fail 1 Oct 2011 38,282 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

damage to frount bumper

o/s and n/s rear tyres age cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2010 34,584 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 30,604 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 23,070 miles

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

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 LBA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LBA, 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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BF05 LBA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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