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BX05 DSO

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,628 mi
Last recorded196,628 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 DSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 196,628 miles

Nearside Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 196,628 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 101,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Dec 2020 192,861 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2019 174,178 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced paint (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 174,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn snapped (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced paint (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 166,699 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 163,525 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 163,525 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 159,471 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 155,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 152,899 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)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 152,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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)

exhaust heat sheild broken away from car body

fuel injector chuffing on no 3

Pass 14 Feb 2013 136,199 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 121,351 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 108,586 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 108,586 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 96,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 79,509 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 79,509 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 55,045 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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BX05 DSO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX05 DSO, 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 BX05 DSO registered?

BX05 DSO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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