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BP05 VZM

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,435 mi
Last recorded118,435 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 VZM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 118,435 miles

Central Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security upper rear floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroded x 2 rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 118,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower sill has hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security upper rear floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroded x 2 rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 118,385 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 103,154 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 99,631 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 99,631 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 96,912 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 93,793 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 87,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 87,667 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 82,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 74,922 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 74,922 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 68,121 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 57,633 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 57,633 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion and lip on front and rear brake discs

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 48,062 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing

Both rear tyres heavily perished

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 48,062 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing

Both rear tyres heavily perished

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 36,226 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 25,401 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 VZM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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