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BV05 BSY

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,014 mi
Last recorded115,014 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 BSY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 115,014 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 114,883 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

heat shield insecure at centre

Pass 26 Jan 2021 110,517 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 110,517 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 104,715 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 98,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 98,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 92,453 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 92,335 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 86,208 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 80,547 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 74,084 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 73,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 65,792 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 65,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 57,771 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 57,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,762 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 42,334 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 42,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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Pass 24 Aug 2009 32,696 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 32,676 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 21,443 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 21,090 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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BV05 BSY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV05 BSY, 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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BV05 BSY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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