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BF05 MRV

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,911 mi
Last recorded67,911 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 MRV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2017 67,911 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick This vehicle should not be driven. (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 63,038 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 63,036 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded innerwing panel behind felt cover (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Innerwing panel behind felt cover (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 54,687 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 43,555 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 37,639 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 33,756 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 33,756 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 31,680 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 28,864 miles

Near side front top link bar joint (rubber) cover split.

Fail 16 Feb 2011 28,864 miles

Near side front top link bar joint (rubber) cover split.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 25,770 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 20,323 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,831 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 MRV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol 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 MRV, 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 MRV registered?

BF05 MRV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BF05 MRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 MRV 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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