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BV05 HKH

2005 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

144,225 mi
Last recorded144,225 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 HKH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 144,225 miles

Battery light on dash.

Exhaust heat sheild loose.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 140,248 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield not fully secured

handbrake stiff to use

Fail 23 Jan 2025 140,247 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield not fully secured

handbrake stiff to use

Pass 20 Jan 2024 132,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 128,716 miles

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

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

Rear heat shield not secured

trays & covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2023 128,716 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split / breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear heat shield not secured

rev lamp n/w

trays & covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2022 126,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split / breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre & rar heat shields not fully secured

knocking noise under bonnet when moving may be worn engine mounting ? needs looking at

trays & covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2022 126,731 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TA bush broken away from centre pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TA bush broken away from centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split / breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre & rar heat shields not fully secured

knocking noise under bonnet when moving may be worn engine mounting ? needs looking at

trays & covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2021 122,514 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split / breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides TA bushes split from pin on 1 side only (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 122,514 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush knocking when doing brake test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split / breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake low reading

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides TA bushes split from pin on 1 side only (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 118,742 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes split / breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake low reading

Nearside washer has 1 jet blocked

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both TA bushes split / broken away on 1 side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid looks dark

trays & covers fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2020 118,742 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes split / breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake low reading

Nearside washer has 1 jet blocked

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both TA bushes split / broken away on 1 side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid looks dark

trays & covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2019 115,924 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes split / breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

trays & covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2019 115,923 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes split / breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

trays & covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2018 112,886 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes split / breaking up (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides split away from centre pin only one side only (2.4.G.2)

trays & covers fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2018 112,885 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes split / breaking up (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides split away from centre pin only one side only (2.4.G.2)

trays & covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2017 110,079 miles

2 washer jets blocked

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

trays & covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2017 110,079 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

2 washer jets blocked

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

trays & covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 105,521 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 105,521 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 98,945 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front side light dim

Pass 4 Mar 2014 93,851 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre heat shield loose

Pass 6 Mar 2013 89,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake efficiency on limit

Pass 21 Mar 2012 85,546 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 29 Mar 2011 80,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine undertray fitted

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2010 74,638 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 74,638 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side inner driveshaft gaiter clip leaking

Pass 9 Apr 2009 68,930 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,943 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HKH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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