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AK05 BVR

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,423 mi
Last recorded58,423 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 BVR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 58,423 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 54,937 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured bulbs faded (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 47,836 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

front wiper blades judder on screen

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 13 Feb 2014 40,363 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 37,043 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 37,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 34,021 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,596 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2011 29,596 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2010 24,494 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 18,819 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 13,424 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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AK05 BVR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK05 BVR, 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 AK05 BVR registered?

AK05 BVR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is AK05 BVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 BVR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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