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BV05 BXN

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,957 mi
Last recorded78,957 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 BXN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 78,957 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 78,139 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 77,754 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 76,436 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 76,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 75,026 miles

minor exhaust blow

n/s and o/s rear inner sills corroded and weak

n/s/f inner c/v gaiter has slight leak

n/s/r brake pipe has some corrosion

o/s/r indicator very pale

Fail 13 Mar 2020 84,966 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect not a recognised beam pattern poss due to cloudy lamp cover (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect not a recognised beam pattern poss due to cloudy lamp cover (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe leading to hose (1.1.11 (c))

minor exhaust blow

n/s and o/s rear inner sills corroded and weak

n/s/f inner c/v gaiter has slight leak

n/s/r brake pipe has some corrosion

o/s/r indicator very pale

Pass 13 Mar 2019 72,752 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipes rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2019 72,751 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipes rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2018 70,212 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 67,371 miles

although hand brake passed overall n/s is rather low reading... 58 - 174

engine management light on

minor blows on exhaust

n/s dip beam pattern poor

rear springs have some corrosion

where child seats fitted ..adult seat belts not tested

Fail 16 Mar 2017 67,370 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

although hand brake passed overall n/s is rather low reading... 58 - 174

engine management light on

minor blows on exhaust

n/s dip beam pattern poor

rear springs have some corrosion

where child seats fitted ..adult seat belts not tested

Pass 23 Mar 2016 64,732 miles

Coolant leak

Engine management light on

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Various areas of corrosion to underside

Fail 14 Mar 2016 64,707 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Coolant leak

Engine management light on

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Various areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 6 Mar 2015 62,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2014 59,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp Cleaning System - Poor action from nearside headlamp cleaning system

Steering - Knock noise detected when operating steering - suspect source/fault within Steering Gear unit

Pass 1 Mar 2013 57,032 miles

child seat fitted.

coolant leak.

exhaust clamp incomplete.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,206 miles

Seatbelts - Vehicle presented with child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt

Steering - Knocking sensation detected, suspect from steering gear

Pass 11 Mar 2011 49,094 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 49,094 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Very small shard of metal in the o/s/r tyre

n/s driveshaft seal is leaking oil

Pass 5 Mar 2010 44,405 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,078 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 30,207 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 BXN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 BXN, 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 BXN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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