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BV05 PVL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,445 mi
Last recorded68,445 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 68,445 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 65,332 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 65,332 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 57,954 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 57,952 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 50,752 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 44,287 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 44,327 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 39,557 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 33,252 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 33,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,037 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,885 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 PVL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV05 PVL registered?

BV05 PVL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is BV05 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 PVL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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