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BP05 SYH

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,227 mi
Last recorded131,227 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 SYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 131,227 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield underside insecure

rear silencer box corroded

under shields obscuring view of some components

Pass 29 Jul 2015 122,597 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 116,524 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 103,018 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm on the inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2013 103,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm on the inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 92,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 88,419 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner half of tyres

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Sep 2010 74,195 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 74,195 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,958 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 57,958 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 38,227 miles

rear number plate broken

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

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 SYH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc petrol 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 SYH, 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 SYH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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