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BV05 BXO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

115,982 mi
Last recorded115,982 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 BXO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 115,982 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 115,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2025 112,462 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear outer sill corroded and holed but double-skin

Parking brake lever long travel

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2024 108,536 miles

Both front tyres edges worn low

Both rear tyres edges worn low

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 101,410 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track road end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track road end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 96,547 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 96,547 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/R INNER (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S/R INNER (5.2.3 (d) (i))

ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH TYRES + SWAP F TO REAR

Pass 10 Feb 2021 92,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 92,771 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 88,889 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 88,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 84,241 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 84,241 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

REAR TYRES PERISHED >>> NEW ADVISED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 79,639 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of ageing

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 13 Feb 2018 79,639 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At rear box (hanger broken off not repairable) (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres showing signs of ageing

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 Feb 2017 74,392 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of ageing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 74,392 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear tyres showing signs of ageing

Brake fluid level getting low in resovoir

Offside Wiper blade requires attention

Offside rear brake back plate appears to be damp

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 69,664 miles

Both front tyres almost devoid of tread on inner edges and measure 2mm

Both rear tyres showing signs of ageing

Recommend wheel alignment

Fail 10 Feb 2016 69,664 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (7.1.2)

Both front tyres almost devoid of tread on inner edges and measure 2mm

Both rear tyres showing signs of ageing

Recommend wheel alignment

Fail 24 Feb 2015 65,656 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 65,656 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 60,658 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 60,658 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 54,335 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 49,433 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 43,897 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 36,326 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 28,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2008 20,694 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 BXO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 BXO, 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 BXO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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