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BF05 MPU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

164,976 mi
Last recorded164,976 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 MPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 164,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 164,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 161,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 150,865 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 150,865 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 140,608 miles

N/S Rear tyre badly stepped on inside

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2017 140,608 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

N/S Rear tyre badly stepped on inside

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 130,277 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension components corroded

exhaust silencer casing corroded

nearside rear tyre tread stepped/irregular , 205/55x16

Fail 13 Jul 2016 130,078 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi joint broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

all suspension components corroded

nearside rear tyre tread stepped/irregular , 205/55x16

Pass 24 Jul 2015 119,490 miles

advise slight blow on exhaust system

Fail 15 Jul 2015 119,355 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise slight blow on exhaust system

Pass 31 Jul 2014 107,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 107,210 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 96,951 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 96,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 87,045 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 87,045 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 74,393 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 74,393 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front and rear brake discs worn, rear brake pads worn.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 59,407 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 42,372 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 42,371 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,560 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MPU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MPU, 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 MPU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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