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BP05 YZO

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,266 mi
Last recorded129,266 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 YZO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 129,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os, also worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear sub frames, also rear suspension arms corroded, not deemed excessive at time of test

parking brake limit just met

Fail 25 Mar 2021 129,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os, also worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear sub frames, also rear suspension arms corroded, not deemed excessive at time of test

parking brake limit just met

Pass 31 Jul 2019 126,391 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 126,390 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 119,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre tread perished

Fail 4 Jul 2018 119,550 miles

Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre tread perished

Pass 19 Jul 2017 111,989 miles

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

n,s,r, and o,s,r, tyres deteriorating

Pass 28 Jul 2016 106,616 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 106,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 95,436 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 89,614 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 83,377 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 83,377 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 77,799 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 71,734 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 63,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 63,149 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 50,827 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 38,669 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 YZO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YZO, 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 YZO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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