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BP05 DWX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,274 mi
Last recorded145,274 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 DWX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 145,274 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

eml on

Pass 11 Mar 2017 140,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Mar 2017 140,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 125,301 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 125,301 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 118,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

tail gate struts worn

Pass 12 Feb 2015 118,403 miles

Oil leak

tail gate struts worn

Fail 18 Feb 2014 114,891 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 114,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 111,568 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres perished

both front tyres worn close to legal limit and worn on edges

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

front exhaust mount missing

steering rack covered by oil

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2013 111,534 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres perished

both front tyres worn close to legal limit and worn on edges

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

front exhaust mount missing

steering rack covered by oil

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 105,926 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 105,922 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 97,960 miles

Heavy engine oil leak

Nearside handbrake effort slightly low

Number plates poor condition

Slight windscreen damage

Pass 16 Jan 2010 89,327 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 89,327 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2009 83,867 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2008 69,258 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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BP05 DWX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BP05 DWX, 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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What year was BP05 DWX registered?

BP05 DWX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is BP05 DWX safe to buy?

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