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BF05 FVM

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,780 mi
Last recorded59,780 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 FVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 59,780 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 54,101 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 3 Jan 2020 50,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 49,162 miles

Offside Rear Lower body panel damaged including bumper

Pass 15 Aug 2017 48,876 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear accident damage

Offside Rear brake disc worn

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Aug 2017 48,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear accident damage

Offside Rear brake disc worn

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 48,339 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 46,818 miles

nail nearside rear tyre

offside rear door damage

Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,918 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,940 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 40,896 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 38,740 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 36,730 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 34,814 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 34,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2008 32,748 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 FVM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FVM, 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 FVM registered?

BF05 FVM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is BF05 FVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 FVM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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