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BV05 HDL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,101 mi
Last recorded106,101 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 HDL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2019 106,101 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all fluid levels low

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 15 May 2018 100,765 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 95,699 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 16 May 2016 85,273 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 85,273 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 69,410 miles

front number plate marked

Pass 22 Mar 2014 61,961 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 59,123 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 59,123 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread perished

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Mar 2012 50,146 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 10 Mar 2011 41,863 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 34,689 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,609 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,653 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 HDL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HDL, 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 BV05 HDL registered?

BV05 HDL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is BV05 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 HDL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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