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BD05 RBV

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,828 mi
Last recorded164,828 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 RBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 164,828 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak.

Fail 20 May 2016 164,828 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak.

Pass 15 May 2015 155,181 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 140,393 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 130,794 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 126,985 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 122,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 115,124 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 106,495 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 98,535 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 74,854 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 74,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BD05 RBV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc 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 BD05 RBV, 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 BD05 RBV registered?

BD05 RBV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is BD05 RBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 RBV 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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