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BV05 VJE

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

95,217 mi
Last recorded95,217 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 95,217 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All...Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 95,140 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All...Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both....Replacement recommended (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 90,511 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 83,966 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 83,726 miles

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

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 78,165 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 73,518 miles

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

off side rear tire slightly misshaped

Fail 14 Sep 2016 73,518 miles

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

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

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

off side rear tire slightly misshaped

Pass 2 Sep 2015 71,387 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 71,387 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 67,898 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)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 67,898 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 63,228 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 63,228 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 58,596 miles

advise very slight movement in o\s\front link bar

Fail 19 Sep 2012 58,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise very slight movement in o\s\front link bar

Pass 24 Oct 2011 53,913 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 53,913 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 48,167 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 40,525 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 40,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 23,149 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 21,950 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 VJE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VJE, 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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BV05 VJE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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