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BV05 VHK

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,082 mi
Last recorded57,082 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 57,082 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 51,021 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 41,511 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 41,374 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 41,374 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 41,238 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 41,238 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 40,399 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 38,534 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre cracked and perishing

Fail 24 Oct 2014 38,534 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre cracked and perishing

Pass 25 Oct 2013 36,653 miles

offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Fail 25 Oct 2013 36,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 24 Oct 2012 34,451 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 34,417 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2011 31,642 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 28,251 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 20,054 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 4,375 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 VHK 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 72.2%.

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 VHK, 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 VHK registered?

BV05 VHK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is BV05 VHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 VHK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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