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BP05 VYJ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,164 mi
Last recorded117,164 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 117,164 miles

Offside front brake disc scored.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 104,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2015 104,342 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2014 93,005 miles

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

bonnet stiff to open & damaged,front screen chipped,front brake discs worn.

Pass 29 Mar 2014 93,005 miles

bonnet stiff to open & damaged,front screen chipped,front brake discs worn.

Pass 3 May 2013 81,541 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 79,414 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 74,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

play in n/s/r anti-roll bar link

Pass 23 Jul 2010 62,918 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 62,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 32,388 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 VYJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black 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 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

BP05 VYJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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