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BV05 PYO

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,548 mi
Last recorded107,548 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 PYO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 107,548 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust brackets detached

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 97,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both ns and os on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside mirror casing secure at time of inspection

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both ns and os (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill areas (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill areas (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

rear park brake noisy on application whilst being roller tested. Function not impaired at time of inspection

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 14 Mar 2018 97,030 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror casing missing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both ns and os on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside mirror casing secure at time of inspection

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both ns and os (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill areas (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill areas (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

rear park brake noisy on application whilst being roller tested. Function not impaired at time of inspection

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 13 Mar 2017 90,688 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 90,681 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 85,514 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 80,300 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 74,590 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre crazed and split

Fail 13 Mar 2014 75,528 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre crazed and split

Pass 20 Mar 2013 68,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 68,522 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 62,710 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 62,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,288 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 55,288 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 45,824 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 34,938 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,165 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 PYO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PYO, 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 PYO registered?

BV05 PYO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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