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BC05 HVH

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,067 mi
Last recorded172,067 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 HVH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 172,067 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 164,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 101,568 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 144,602 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 21 Jul 2012 129,550 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 129,294 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 113,229 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 97,261 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 83,252 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 83,252 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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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BC05 HVH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BC05 HVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC05 HVH registered?

BC05 HVH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is BC05 HVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC05 HVH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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