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BV05 PVW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,327 mi
Last recorded73,327 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 73,327 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 70,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 66,675 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 62,318 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 56,185 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 56,185 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 49,981 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 49,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 44,896 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,897 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 38,897 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,676 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges................................

Pass 10 Mar 2009 29,482 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,023 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 25,023 miles

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

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

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 PVW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PVW, 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 PVW registered?

BV05 PVW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is BV05 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 PVW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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