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BP05 TMY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

125,782 mi
Last recorded125,782 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 TMY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 125,782 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 125,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 115,842 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 115,835 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 110,420 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 110,402 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 105,206 miles

Unable to fully inspect nearside rear adult seatbelt due to child seat being fitted.

Fail 15 Mar 2017 105,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Unable to fully inspect nearside rear adult seatbelt due to child seat being fitted.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 99,223 miles

Child seat fitted to Near side rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Fail 15 Mar 2016 99,223 miles

Child seat fitted to Near side rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 93,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2014 87,231 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 85,100 miles

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

coolant low

front discs worn

undertrays

Fail 23 Apr 2013 85,100 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

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

coolant low

front discs worn

undertrays

Pass 18 Apr 2012 81,930 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 81,930 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 79,095 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 76,534 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 65,513 miles

handbrake release button damaged

uneven tyre wear on rear

Fail 12 Aug 2009 65,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

handbrake release button damaged

uneven tyre wear on rear

Pass 18 Aug 2008 53,768 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2008 53,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

under tray fitted

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 TMY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 TMY, 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 TMY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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