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BP05 VZL

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,579 mi
Last recorded81,579 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 VZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 81,579 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 79,975 miles

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

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

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

breather pipe insecure on engine bay

Fail 14 Apr 2015 79,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

breather pipe insecure on engine bay

Pass 22 Mar 2014 72,669 miles

n/s/f o/s/r tyres near 2m marker

Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,097 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 66,097 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 55,416 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 55,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 46,022 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 37,583 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 30,530 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 VZL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VZL, 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 VZL registered?

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

Is BP05 VZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP05 VZL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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