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BV05 PVK

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,041 mi
Last recorded77,041 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 77,041 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

did not lcok on rear both hand brake

Pass 4 May 2021 59,360 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 59,360 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 55,119 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 55,118 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 48,696 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 41,780 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 36,005 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 23,745 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 22,168 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 20,969 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 20,969 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 19,086 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 17,183 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 14,894 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 10,246 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 6,410 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 5,060 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 PVK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PVK, 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 PVK registered?

BV05 PVK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is BV05 PVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 PVK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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