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BV05 HJF

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,358 mi
Last recorded91,358 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 HJF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 91,358 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 90,861 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 80,752 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front fog light not working

offside front fog lamp damaged

oil leak

parking brake just passed with 16% efficency

rear exhaust heat shield insecured

windscreen washer leaking

Fail 21 Mar 2016 80,752 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front fog light not working

offside front fog lamp damaged

oil leak

parking brake just passed with 16% efficency

rear exhaust heat shield insecured

windscreen washer leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2015 66,897 miles

rear tyres out of shape

Fail 27 Feb 2015 66,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 11 Feb 2014 53,968 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 42,481 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 37,484 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)

rear tyres cracked

Fail 27 Feb 2012 37,484 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2011 30,923 miles

front discs getting low

Fail 25 Feb 2011 30,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

front discs getting low

Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,533 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 8 Jan 2009 13,856 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 10,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 10,385 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 HJF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HJF, 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 HJF registered?

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

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