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BP05 VWO

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,686 mi
Last recorded67,686 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 VWO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 67,686 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 67,686 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 63,950 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 63,950 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit and has a screw in tread

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 59,922 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 55,297 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 49,826 miles

both sides front lower arm rear bushes poor,starting to unbond

exhaust flexi pipe poor & all pipework rusty

rear no plate poor condition

rear seats folded when vehicle tested

various supension/steering components inc subframes showing corrossion

Fail 18 Sep 2019 49,826 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall,205/55/16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both sides front lower arm rear bushes poor,starting to unbond

exhaust flexi pipe poor & all pipework rusty

o/s/f tyre worn close to the limit

rear no plate poor condition

rear seats folded when vehicle tested

various supension/steering components inc subframes showing corrossion

Pass 19 Sep 2018 43,284 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 36,534 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 32,751 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 28,626 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 27,955 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 27,835 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 27,323 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,907 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 26,169 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 21,653 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,006 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 15,101 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 VWO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VWO, 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 VWO registered?

BP05 VWO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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