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BF55 HVO

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

192,703 mi
Last recorded192,703 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 HVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 192,703 miles

Front Coil spring worn n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 192,703 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring worn n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 190,478 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 185,636 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 185,636 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 180,548 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 176,547 miles

Central Rear exhaust corrosion

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both nearside and offside (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 176,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Rear exhaust corrosion

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both nearside and offside (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 168,832 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 157,486 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 138,364 miles

Offside rear brake binding very slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2012 116,739 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 116,739 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 98,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 98,145 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 69,181 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 54,727 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 40,047 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 40,047 miles

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

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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BF55 HVO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BF55 HVO, 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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BF55 HVO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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