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BP05 YFG

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,100 mi
Last recorded152,100 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 YFG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 152,100 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 151,868 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone REAR BUSH HAS excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm FRONT BUSH has excess side to side movement,and wearing all tyres on inner edges (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone REAR BUSH has excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm FRONT BUSH HAS SPLIT AND HAS EXCESS side to side movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc inner face in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc inner face is in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread thin on inner edge,[due to worn bushes]. (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2018 140,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play antiroll bar link has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre almost on outer wear bar. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear trailing arm FRONT BUSH,has lots of side to side movement.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play antiroll bar link has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre almost on limit[205/55/r16]91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear trailing arm FRONT BUSH,has lots of side to side movement,

Fail 3 Sep 2018 140,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play antiroll bar link has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre almost on outer wear bar. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear trailing arm FRONT BUSH,has lots of side to side movement.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play antiroll bar link has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre almost on limit[205/55/r16]91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear trailing arm FRONT BUSH,has lots of side to side movement,

Pass 31 Aug 2017 131,798 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 131,798 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 124,077 miles

Centre box rusted not blown

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 113,961 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 113,961 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 104,556 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 104,556 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 97,241 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 89,313 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Sep 2011 81,485 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 72,248 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 72,246 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 64,037 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 55,746 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 55,004 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 55,004 miles

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

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

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 YFG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 YFG, 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 YFG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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