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BP05 VZS

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,895 mi
Last recorded77,895 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 VZS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 77,895 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 77,895 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 74,676 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Front nearside and offside tyres worn bald on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 69,353 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Jan 2018 63,415 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 63,414 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low prs (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low prs (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 55,988 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn and corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn and corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 55,988 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn and corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn and corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 47,065 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 47,060 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush to rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 41,098 miles

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

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

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

f/n/s & f/o/s lower arm rear bushes deterioating

Pass 27 Jan 2014 35,506 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 32,663 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 32,541 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 21,629 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 21,629 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 21,266 miles

nsr tyre sidewall cracked and split

Fail 14 Aug 2012 21,266 miles

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

nsr tyre sidewall cracked and split

Pass 25 Aug 2011 19,294 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 17,271 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 15,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2008 13,528 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 VZS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VZS, 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 VZS registered?

BP05 VZS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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