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BP05 MPZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,285 mi
Last recorded100,285 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 100,285 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 98,146 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 91,839 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 91,839 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 83,409 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 83,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 75,698 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 23 Feb 2016 66,263 miles

Parking Brake Effort On Limits

Pass 17 Mar 2015 56,610 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 49,600 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 47,051 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 47,051 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 44,559 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 40,964 miles

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

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

o/s front seat belt retracting slowly

Pass 13 Oct 2010 34,856 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 32,954 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 26,760 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract.

Fail 8 Jun 2009 26,732 miles

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

Drivers seat belt slow to re-tract.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 20,689 miles

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

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

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 MPZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MPZ, 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 MPZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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