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BP05 DXG

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,285 mi
Last recorded127,285 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 DXG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 127,285 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 124,188 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 119,404 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 119,398 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 114,937 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting broken exhaust still supported

Pass 9 Nov 2016 109,711 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 101,724 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 94,963 miles

colour o/s/r indicator

o/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm on inner edge

rear tyres wearing on edges 2mm

slight wear in n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll bar link joints

Pass 28 Nov 2013 79,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 63,890 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 49,068 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2010 35,062 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 35,057 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,938 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 21,629 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 12,668 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 DXG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BP05 DXG, 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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BP05 DXG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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