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BP05 UXB

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,714 mi
Last recorded134,714 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 134,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both osf/nsf wings/sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear pin/bushes osf/nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills osr/nsr (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 122,413 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2021 122,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2020 113,221 miles

both rear sills soft

Fail 28 Feb 2020 113,221 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear sills soft

Pass 28 Feb 2019 99,988 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 99,988 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 88,189 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 88,189 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 75,930 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 75,930 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 70,591 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 64,874 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 58,988 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 53,294 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 53,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 47,693 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 41,237 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 35,662 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 35,662 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 29,515 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 22,781 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 UXB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UXB, 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 UXB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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