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BF05 FVE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

86,715 mi
Last recorded86,715 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 FVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 86,715 miles

Coolant leak

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2014 86,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 77,126 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 77,126 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

1 nut missing on all four wheel

Pass 28 Jun 2012 70,298 miles

Nearside rear exhaust rubber broken

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front discs worn and corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2011 62,816 miles

Both front discs slightly corroded

Both front tyres just touching plastic arch liner on full lock

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 62,816 miles

Both front discs slightly corroded

Both front tyres just touching plastic arch liner on full lock

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,569 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 53,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,464 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 40,464 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 28,219 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 28,219 miles

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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BF05 FVE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 BF05 FVE, 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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BF05 FVE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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