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BV05 HMY

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

122,554 mi
Last recorded122,554 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 122,554 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 122,554 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2018 110,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 110,634 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 97,770 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 97,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 5 Dec 2016 87,047 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 86,808 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 76,592 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 65,644 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 65,644 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 58,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 58,848 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 52,184 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 52,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 44,826 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 44,826 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 31,745 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 31,745 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 21,618 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 13,896 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 13,207 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 13,207 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 HMY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

Is BV05 HMY safe to buy?

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