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BP05 VWH

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,027 mi
Last recorded100,027 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 VWH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 100,027 miles

Slight corrosion under rear of vehicle and some mechanical components.

Fail 17 Jul 2018 100,027 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion under rear of vehicle and some mechanical components.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 95,181 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexipipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre at 2.5mm

fuel cap cover missing

Fail 19 Jun 2017 95,181 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexipipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre at 2.5mm

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel cap cover missing

Pass 20 May 2016 89,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush on sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush on sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner & outer sill area's damaged / corroding (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 May 2016 89,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush on sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working poor connection (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush on sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner & outer sill area's damaged / corroding (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 83,997 miles
Fail 15 May 2015

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 77,929 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 77,874 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 73,732 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 67,882 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 63,095 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 60,531 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 60,531 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 55,140 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 42,840 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 42,835 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 42,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VWH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc 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 VWH, 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 VWH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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