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BP05 XEJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,946 mi
Last recorded84,946 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 84,946 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 84,932 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 74,101 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 70,272 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 70,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 63,979 miles

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)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 58,909 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 53,519 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 53,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 49,037 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 41,771 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 39,143 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 35,044 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 31,185 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 27,810 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 24,573 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 XEJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP05 XEJ registered?

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

Is BP05 XEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP05 XEJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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