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BX05 DUV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

190,721 mi
Last recorded190,721 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 DUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 190,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 190,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 187,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 187,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 184,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 179,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 175,965 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2017 171,993 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 167,245 miles

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 9 May 2015 160,044 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 150,415 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 114,134 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 137,900 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 125,025 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 125,025 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 103,887 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 103,887 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 82,186 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 DUV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BX05 DUV, 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 DUV registered?

BX05 DUV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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