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BP05 VZC

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,105 mi
Last recorded122,105 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 VZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 122,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

previous welding carried out

underside soiled

Pass 27 Feb 2018 105,941 miles

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

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

both front arch liners lose

Fail 24 Feb 2018 105,815 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill areas (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front arch liners lose

Pass 27 Feb 2017 95,469 miles

Air conditioner radiator broken

Air filter loose

Both front tyre low on tread

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak Front off engine ()

Exhaust corroded in places and leaking gas

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rears (2.7.3)

Rear handbrake in balance

Rear number plate faded

Underside corrosion in places

Wires loose at front off radiator

Pass 25 Feb 2016 88,114 miles

Offside Front spotr light inop

front exhaust bracket adrift

Fail 13 Feb 2016 88,087 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front spotr light inop

front exhaust bracket adrift

Pass 28 Feb 2015 78,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 78,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 69,526 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 61,054 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner surface.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 52,724 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 46,344 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 46,344 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 40,653 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 40,653 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 31,332 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 30,467 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls beginning to perish

slight corrosion on front brake discs

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 VZC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VZC, 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 VZC registered?

BP05 VZC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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