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BF05 MXB

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,701 mi
Last recorded34,701 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 MXB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 34,701 miles

FRONT EXHAUST SUPPORT HEAVILY CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

Fail 9 Apr 2018 34,701 miles

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

FRONT EXHAUST SUPPORT HEAVILY CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

Pass 12 Apr 2017 33,311 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 32,144 miles

FRONT SUPPORT HEAVILY CORRODED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 APPROX (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED UNDERSIDE OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 14 May 2015 30,729 miles

FRONT UNDERSIDE SUPPORT BEAM HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2015 30,729 miles

FRONT UNDERSIDE SUPPORT BEAM HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 27,494 miles

MINOR DAMAGE NEARSIDE FRONT WING.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 25,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 23,358 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 23,358 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 21,606 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 21,606 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 19,511 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 16,817 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 13,720 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 MXB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MXB, 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 MXB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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