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BV05 PFF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,041 mi
Last recorded86,041 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 PFF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 86,041 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 86,030 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 80,613 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front recommend replacement (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect recommend attention (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 80,613 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front recommend replacement (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect recommend attention (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 79,169 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 79,130 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear metal bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads just passable recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on shoulders & approaching legal limit recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine over heated during test recommend investigation/repair

Pass 9 May 2018 72,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated

Fail 9 May 2018 72,947 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated

Pass 21 Apr 2017 64,937 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 64,139 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 60,331 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 60,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 54,870 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 54,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 48,671 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 42,447 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 35,503 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 27,977 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 21,077 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 PFF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PFF, 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 PFF registered?

BV05 PFF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is BV05 PFF safe to buy?

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