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BF05 MSO

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,244 mi
Last recorded142,244 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 MSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 142,244 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 128,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 121,446 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 111,045 miles

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

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

number plate lamps dull

Pass 11 Jul 2018 111,022 miles

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose

number plate lights dull

Fail 11 Jul 2018 111,022 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose

number plate lights dull

Pass 17 Jul 2017 102,762 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 102,762 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 93,964 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 93,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 86,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner

Pass 24 Jul 2014 79,420 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

coolant level low-signs of contamination in bottle

Fail 21 Jul 2014 79,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

coolant level low-signs of contamination in bottle

Pass 11 Sep 2013 75,811 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 75,810 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 69,160 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 69,157 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2011 56,893 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 45,406 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2009 34,383 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 23,553 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 MSO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MSO, 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 MSO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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