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BP05 VXW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,233 mi
Last recorded144,233 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 144,233 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2017 144,233 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 130,148 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2014 115,991 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 106,981 miles

Handbrake low efficiency

NSR tyre worn on inner edge

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 92,436 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2012 92,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,250 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 66,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 66,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 54,897 miles

Slight play in nearside rear suspension, possibly wheel bearing

Pass 8 Aug 2008 43,992 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight damage to nearside central outer body sill.

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 VXW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VXW, 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 VXW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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