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BP05 SWF

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,979 mi
Last recorded182,979 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 182,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc over heating

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 177,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear brake disc overheated

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 170,118 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 166,459 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 161,227 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 154,337 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jan 2018 154,337 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 147,430 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s. (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 147,430 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s. (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 141,865 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 141,865 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 136,178 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 121,357 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 102,516 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 85,472 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 68,158 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,445 miles

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

nearside washer jet not working

Fail 8 Mar 2010 53,445 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside washer jet not working

Pass 23 Jul 2009 52,665 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

body damage

Pass 14 Jul 2008 36,926 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 SWF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SWF, 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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What year was BP05 SWF registered?

BP05 SWF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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