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BP05 SXR

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,335 mi
Last recorded168,335 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 168,335 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 168,333 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 158,912 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 143,562 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 130,702 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 115,609 miles

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded inner faces

Pass 2 Jun 2012 100,167 miles

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

exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2012 100,167 miles

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

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

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2011 83,883 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 83,883 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 66,137 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 57,392 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 57,392 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 45,185 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 SXR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SXR, 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 SXR registered?

BP05 SXR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is BP05 SXR safe to buy?

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