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BV05 HJX

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,972 mi
Last recorded88,972 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 HJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 88,972 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 87,495 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 85,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 83,688 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 83,672 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides lower sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 82,828 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 82,828 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 81,943 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering whee

Pass 17 Mar 2020 81,664 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front windscreen wipers auto park function not working

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 81,664 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (stop lamps) (4.2.3 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front windscreen wipers auto park function not working

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 76,380 miles

front windscreen wipers auto park function not working

Fail 22 Mar 2019 76,380 miles

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with rear side lights (4.3.3 (b))

front windscreen wipers auto park function not working

Pass 12 Mar 2018 70,872 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin RIGHT ON LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers do not park automatically need to be parked manually

Pass 15 Mar 2017 65,353 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front windscreen wipers do not auto park

Pass 16 Mar 2016 57,558 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,841 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 45,447 miles

both rear tyres tread cracking slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2013 41,076 miles

both rear tyres cracking slightly

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 18 Mar 2013 41,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking slightly

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 20 Mar 2012 36,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,296 miles

both rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2011 31,195 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 24,796 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 17,697 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 11,113 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 10,531 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 HJX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HJX, 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 HJX registered?

BV05 HJX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is BV05 HJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 HJX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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