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BV05 VFX

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,452 mi
Last recorded123,452 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 VFX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2021 123,452 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached d bush rear bracket not secure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured damaged around suspesion arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

steering rack area oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2021 123,421 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Securing clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering rack area oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2020 117,668 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 117,641 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DOWN PIPE FLEXI BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 116,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 116,119 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2018 112,635 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge badly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 107,151 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 107,151 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 100,803 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 23 Mar 2015 93,434 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 86,728 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,703 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)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 77,703 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 16 Mar 2012 69,105 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 43,720 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 16,063 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 28 Mar 2009 1,072 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 VFX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VFX, 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 VFX registered?

BV05 VFX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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