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BP05 SZU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

77,716 mi
Last recorded77,716 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 77,716 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 77,716 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 76,468 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 75,124 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 75,124 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 73,861 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 72,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 70,609 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 69,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 69,017 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 69,000 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 69,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 64,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2017 61,519 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 57,530 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 52,834 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 47,787 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2013 42,747 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 38,012 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 38,012 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 32,315 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 26,555 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 26,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 20,171 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 14,318 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 SZU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SZU, 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 SZU registered?

BP05 SZU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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