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BF05 UFT

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

190,263 mi
Last recorded190,263 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 190,263 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 188,111 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 185,674 miles

Offside Front tyre has deep cracks

Fail 7 Jan 2017 185,602 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has deep cracks

Pass 1 Feb 2016 182,779 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 182,779 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 179,191 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 176,427 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 173,856 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2013 173,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 160,060 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 160,060 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 138,388 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre has splitts in sidewall not showing ply/cords

Fail 17 Nov 2010 137,949 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre has splitts in sidewall not showing ply/cords

Pass 28 Sep 2009 116,809 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 97,136 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 73,685 miles

Offside Rear 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 UFT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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