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BP05 EAC

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,266 mi
Last recorded123,266 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 EAC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 123,266 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jun 2016 123,264 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 113,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front brakes corroed around edges

offside mirrior cover missing

Fail 18 Jun 2015 113,228 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

front brakes corroed around edges

offside mirrior cover missing

Pass 3 Jun 2014 104,827 miles

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

front brake discs corroed aroud edges

offside mirrior cover missing

offside rear wheel bearing starting to have slight wear

Fail 3 Jun 2014 104,827 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroed aroud edges

offside mirrior cover missing

offside rear wheel bearing starting to have slight wear

Pass 13 Jun 2013 96,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside mirrior cover missing

Pass 29 Jun 2012 87,774 miles

off side mirror cover broken

Fail 29 Jun 2012 87,774 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side mirror cover broken

Pass 21 Jul 2011 80,518 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 69,096 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 69,096 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 58,076 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 44,723 miles

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

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 EAC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EAC, 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 EAC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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