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BF55 HVU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,170 mi
Last recorded146,170 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 HVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 146,170 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing starting to become noisey

Fail 18 May 2019 145,947 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing starting to become noisey

Pass 1 Jun 2018 136,918 miles

Front Windscreen has small stone chips under 10mm in swept area.

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear General surface corrosion around rear chassis and suspension .

Fail 30 May 2018 136,918 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing Lens missing. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has small stone chips under 10mm in swept area.

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear General surface corrosion around rear chassis and suspension .

Pass 26 May 2017 125,477 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 125,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 114,045 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 114,045 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 99,566 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 95,411 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 95,410 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 79,368 miles

O/s/r tyre has flat spot .

Pass 14 Sep 2012 63,744 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 51,257 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 38,610 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 25,113 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

edges of both sides front tyres wearing

Fail 17 Sep 2009 25,113 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

edges of both sides front tyres wearing

Pass 13 Aug 2008 13,072 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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BF55 HVU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HVU, 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 HVU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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