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BF05 FVL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

129,855 mi
Last recorded129,855 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 FVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 129,855 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 124,618 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 121,222 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 121,219 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 117,414 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 117,414 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 113,895 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 113,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fog lamp lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 109,923 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 106,374 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 105,986 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 104,890 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective weakend by corrossion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 103,161 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 103,157 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower Wishbone Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower Wishbone Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In-Repairable Position

Pass 21 Sep 2016 100,509 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 99,266 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 88,997 miles

Front and rear exhaust brackets heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield detached

Pass 24 Sep 2013 81,976 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 75,957 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 66,519 miles

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

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

front wipers smear

nearside rear tyre tread low 2mm

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Aug 2011 66,519 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers smear

nearside rear tyre tread low 2mm

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Mar 2010 56,271 miles

both rear tyres getting low on edges

Fail 3 Mar 2010 56,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres getting low on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2009 43,189 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,875 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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BF05 FVL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BF05 FVL, 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 BF05 FVL registered?

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

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