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BF05 MVZ

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,083 mi
Last recorded128,083 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 128,083 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 122,087 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 103,356 miles

Bothsides Front Tyres worn low on edges

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 103,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Bothsides Front Tyres worn low on edges

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 88,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

knob cover on parking brake lever missing

nearside rear tyre perished advice replaced

Fail 16 Jul 2015 88,718 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

knob cover on parking brake lever missing

nearside rear tyre perished advice replaced

Pass 14 Mar 2014 77,510 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 14 Mar 2014 77,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Feb 2013 64,813 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 64,813 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre cracked bably

Pass 6 Jan 2012 55,095 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 45,006 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 38,713 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 28,603 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 23,414 miles

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

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 MVZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MVZ, 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 MVZ registered?

BF05 MVZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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