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BV05 RDU

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,523 mi
Last recorded95,523 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 RDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 95,523 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 95,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 83,034 miles

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

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 10 Apr 2015 60,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 48,722 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 48,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 45,428 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 41,234 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,048 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 33,021 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 28,926 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 23,570 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 RDU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RDU, 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 RDU registered?

BV05 RDU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is BV05 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 RDU shows 12 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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