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BV05 HMZ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,829 mi
Last recorded50,829 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 HMZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 50,829 miles

Front slight oil leak engine

Offside Rear fuel pipes have some corrosion

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills wishbones and anti roll bar caps (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 41,539 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 41,539 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 33,949 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 33,949 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 25,687 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 17,337 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 17,337 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 9,193 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 9,193 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 14 May 2010 63,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

front wiper arms clash when system operated.

Pass 14 May 2010 63,522 miles

front wiper arms clash when system operated.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 53,080 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2008 38,812 miles

tinted window fitted not front screen

Fail 15 Feb 2008 38,812 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tinted window fitted not front screen

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 HMZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HMZ, 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 HMZ registered?

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

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