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BP05 VXA

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,663 mi
Last recorded141,663 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 141,663 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 139,950 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 138,657 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2020 138,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 132,250 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 126,969 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 126,969 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2017 123,752 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 123,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 115,690 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 115,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 108,681 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 101,130 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 101,130 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 89,375 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 75,491 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 75,491 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 64,604 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 64,604 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 54,956 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 39,646 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 27,756 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 VXA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver 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 VXA, 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 VXA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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