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BP05 SXH

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,322 mi
Last recorded164,322 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 SXH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 164,322 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 164,322 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 153,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear rear exhaust box is in poor condition

exhaust heat shield is insecure

Fail 23 Oct 2015 153,910 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear rear exhaust box is in poor condition

exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2014 135,957 miles

rear exhaust heat shields are loose.

Fail 23 Jul 2014 135,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust heat shields are loose.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 118,709 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 100,316 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 91,860 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 82,171 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 74,955 miles

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

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

front tyre tread 3mm

Pass 25 Jul 2008 60,926 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 SXH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP05 SXH registered?

BP05 SXH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is BP05 SXH safe to buy?

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