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BV05 HFJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,437 mi
Last recorded119,437 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 119,437 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 119,437 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 113,083 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 106,447 miles

Both rear and offside front coil springs corroded

Exhaust tender

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2018 103,656 miles

Both rear and offside front coil springs corroded

Exhaust system tender

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges and wearing uneven

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres very close (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 95,038 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2016 83,440 miles

off side front seatbelt frayed

Fail 27 Jan 2016 83,440 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

off side front seatbelt frayed

Pass 28 Jan 2015 73,259 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2014 64,667 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 58,574 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 51,538 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 43,991 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 36,797 miles

Damage to front bumper

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 16 Feb 2010 36,797 miles

Damage to front bumper

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 17 Feb 2009 28,347 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 18,834 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 17,947 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 HFJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV05 HFJ registered?

BV05 HFJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is BV05 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 HFJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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