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BL05 HVK

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,828 mi
Last recorded125,828 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 HVK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 125,828 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 125,828 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 116,578 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 106,073 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 106,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 101,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 101,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 92,576 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 86,045 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 86,045 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 80,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Off side front tyre worn inner side

Pass 11 Jun 2012 80,710 miles

Off side front tyre worn inner side

Pass 9 Jun 2011 74,031 miles

Interior mirror missing

Pass 9 Jun 2010 58,341 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 42,874 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 42,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 32,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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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BL05 HVK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BL05 HVK, 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 BL05 HVK registered?

BL05 HVK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is BL05 HVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 HVK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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