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BP05 EBV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,824 mi
Last recorded95,824 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 EBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 95,824 miles

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

advise rear indicator colours

Fail 12 Sep 2018 95,824 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise rear indicator colours

bonnet wont open , under bonnet not checked

Pass 19 Aug 2017 87,155 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on prior to test

o/s/f tyre tread deterioated

o/s/r tyre tread worn bald inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2017 87,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through mishapen tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on prior to test

o/s/f tyre tread deterioated

o/s/r tyre tread worn bald inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2016 79,720 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on prior to test

Fail 7 Sep 2016 79,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on prior to test

Fail 15 Sep 2015 72,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed at edge of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre tread worn bald inner edge

Offside Front tyre tread worn low inner edge

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

engine management light on prior to test

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,345 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn bald inner edge

Offside Front tyre tread worn low inner edge

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

engine management light on prior to test

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 63,863 miles

Cuts in O/S/R tyre tread

Engine oil leaking onto exhaust manifold

Fail 20 Aug 2014 63,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Cuts in O/S/R tyre tread

Engine oil leaking onto exhaust manifold

Pass 30 Aug 2013 54,771 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 48,187 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight bearing noise starting on n/s/r

Fail 25 Aug 2012 48,187 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight bearing noise starting on n/s/r

Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,685 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2010 36,902 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 30,982 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 24,967 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 EBV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EBV, 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 EBV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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