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BV05 HFC

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,166 mi
Last recorded150,166 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 150,166 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 140,362 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 140,100 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 130,294 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 21 Mar 2018 130,092 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2017 121,573 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven

n/s o/s wings c/holed

n/s out sill damage

Fail 24 Mar 2017 121,417 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) arm (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing uneven

n/s o/s wings c/holed

n/s out sill damage

Pass 22 Mar 2016 109,086 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 109,086 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 97,788 miles

Coolant level low

Engine oil level low

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2014 85,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2013 76,047 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 67,642 miles

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 17 Feb 2011 59,842 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 51,608 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 42,261 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 30,347 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 HFC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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