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BF05 FVU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,559 mi
Last recorded125,559 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 FVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 125,559 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 120,200 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 113,942 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2014 97,438 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 97,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 84,198 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 71,985 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 71,985 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 61,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering oil on minimum

Fail 2 Mar 2011 61,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering oil on minimum

Fail 2 Mar 2010 48,481 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 48,481 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 35,497 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 22,524 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 FVU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FVU, 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 BF05 FVU registered?

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

Is BF05 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 FVU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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