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BV05 HGF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

109,569 mi
Last recorded109,569 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 109,569 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 108,081 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 107,796 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 107,529 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 106,083 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various arms. Bushes showing signs of age (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 105,535 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 103,061 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 100,496 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 97,855 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 95,190 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 92,025 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 92,025 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 89,368 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 86,289 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 80,548 miles

both rear tyres 2mm tread depth

Pass 16 Feb 2011 72,553 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 62,570 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 50,071 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 36,274 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 HGF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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

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