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BV05 BWP

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,858 mi
Last recorded116,858 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 BWP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 116,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 104,101 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 99,100 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Oct 2020 99,100 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2019 92,076 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt off side and near side rear ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 86,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bottom of wheel arch corroding

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bottom of wheel arch corroding

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bottom of engine wet

Pass 25 Oct 2017 81,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tire has age related cracks

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

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 74,864 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 74,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 68,195 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 63,954 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight wear n/s/rear tyre inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2014 60,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 60,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 57,630 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 52,596 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 46,861 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 46,861 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 39,399 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 39,397 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 29,365 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 15,825 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 BWP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BV05 BWP, 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 BWP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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