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BV05 HGX

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,375 mi
Last recorded151,375 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 HGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 151,375 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 151,375 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 138,236 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 138,236 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 122,632 miles

coilsprings corroded,suspension mounts/components,subframes corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2016 122,626 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

coilsprings corroded,suspension mounts/components,subframes corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2014 106,783 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 106,783 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 90,717 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 90,717 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 78,704 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 78,703 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 63,593 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 40,623 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 27,516 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 18,179 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 9,962 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 9,962 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 HGX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HGX, 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 HGX registered?

BV05 HGX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BV05 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 HGX shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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