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BV05 VGA

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,307 mi
Last recorded154,307 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 VGA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 154,307 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 9 Mar 2015 146,202 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 141,984 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 137,640 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 137,640 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 132,859 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 126,830 miles

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

undertray fitted

windscreen has damage outside of swept area

Fail 4 Mar 2011 126,219 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

undertray fitted

windscreen has damage outside of swept area

Pass 1 Mar 2010 100,872 miles

o/s rack knuckle joint worn

Fail 1 Mar 2010 100,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s rack knuckle joint worn

Pass 27 Feb 2009 73,734 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 54,539 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 VGA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VGA, 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 VGA registered?

BV05 VGA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is BV05 VGA safe to buy?

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