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BV05 HLO

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

155,242 mi
Last recorded155,242 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 HLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2024 155,242 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre NAIL IN SHOULDER 205/55*16 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2X NAILS IN TREAD 205/55*16 ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 152,391 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 149,150 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 143,012 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55*16 ()

Fail 21 Dec 2021 143,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55*16 ()

Pass 8 Jan 2021 137,013 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 131,610 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 122,178 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 113,752 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 84,135 miles

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

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

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

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2016 75,587 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 66,729 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 57,583 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 49,957 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 43,022 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 36,651 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 30,448 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 23,543 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 18,788 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 HLO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 HLO, 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 HLO registered?

BV05 HLO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BV05 HLO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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