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BP05 EFO

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,662 mi
Last recorded62,662 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 EFO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 62,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 55,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 48,974 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 48,286 miles

imbalance between rear brakes

offside rear bumper mounted reflector missing

rear indicators flashing pale orange

Pass 4 Mar 2023 46,482 miles

front brake discs poor

nearside front door catch operation poor

oil seepage

rear indicators flashing pale orange

wipers poor

Pass 3 Mar 2022 43,951 miles

nearside front door catch operation poor

Fail 3 Mar 2022 43,924 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

nearside front door catch operation poor

Pass 5 Mar 2021 42,618 miles

washers poorly aimed

Pass 5 Mar 2020 41,242 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 41,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 37,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 37,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 34,382 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 32,618 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 28,857 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 28,857 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 27,593 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 26,232 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 26,232 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 23,492 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 23,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 20,537 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 17,468 miles

n/s/f tyre shoulder cracking

n/s/r tyre shoulder cracking

o/s/f tyre shoulder cracking

o/s/r tyre shoulder cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2010 14,367 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 12,302 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 9,581 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 EFO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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The MOT history for BP05 EFO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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