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BP05 VWF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,181 mi
Last recorded121,181 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 VWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 121,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 121,181 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 112,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 205/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 112,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 205/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 82,366 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 82,366 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre 3mm

wiper blades getting worn

Pass 15 Mar 2016 76,218 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 76,217 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 69,739 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both the front and rear brake discs are heavily grooved

advise brake pedal antislip rubber is worn

advise the o/s/f tyre is bald on inner edge but no cords or steel exposed and is badley worn on the outter edge

Fail 13 Mar 2015 69,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both the front and rear brake discs are heavily grooved

advise brake pedal antislip rubber is worn

advise the o/s/f tyre is bald on inner edge but no cords or steel exposed and is badley worn on the outter edge

Pass 21 Feb 2014 63,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 21 Feb 2014 63,869 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 6 Mar 2013 58,713 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 54,203 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 48,360 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 40,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,282 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 33,581 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 26,836 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 VWF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VWF, 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 VWF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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