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BP05 DXL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

105,032 mi
Last recorded105,032 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 105,032 miles

Front Wings Lower Corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2025 99,219 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 93,866 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 3 Aug 2023 88,003 miles

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

Front n/s o/s wings corroded

Rear shock cover corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 85,034 miles

Front n/s o/s wings corroded

Nearside Rear door handle insecure

Rear n/s o/s shocks corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2021 81,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 81,933 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 78,397 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 76,800 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 74,335 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s outer sill damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2018 74,322 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,060 miles

Front Oil leak

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

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 68,553 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 62,357 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 57,436 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 51,994 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 45,610 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,384 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 33,030 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,838 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,648 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 DXL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DXL, 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 DXL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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