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BV05 PXY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,081 mi
Last recorded98,081 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2022 98,081 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure Corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section slightly worn and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler neck slightly corroded

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate slightly corroded

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From hose to joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper cross member corroded but outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle/Sub frame slightly corroded

Rear offside and nearside floors/inner sills slightly corroded

Rear offside and nearside transverse suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2021 97,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake backplate corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2021 97,043 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake backplate corroded

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2020 94,362 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake back plates corroded but sound at test

Fail 20 Jul 2020 94,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake back plates corroded but sound at test

Pass 3 Jul 2019 89,840 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 89,840 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 85,913 miles

both front tyre's wearing on the inside edge

power steer resevoir over filled

Fail 11 Jul 2018 85,913 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyre's wearing on the inside edge

power steer resevoir over filled

Pass 3 Jul 2017 82,769 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 82,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 78,290 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 72,753 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 72,753 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 66,922 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 60,409 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 60,409 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 52,390 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 42,489 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 33,652 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 26,130 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 PXY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PXY, 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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BV05 PXY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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