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BV55 JWF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,246 mi
Last recorded119,246 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 JWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 119,246 miles

Oil leak ()

heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2018 119,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2017 112,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush mounting weak (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush mounting weak (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 108,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 100,903 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 92,196 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 82,831 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 82,831 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 71,072 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 71,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front 205/55/16 wearing close to limit on 2mm/3mm

Pass 13 Apr 2011 56,050 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,542 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 43,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 25,136 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 25,067 miles

both rear tyres are perished

offside front tyre is perished

offside rear bumper is damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2008 23,230 miles

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

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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BV55 JWF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BV55 JWF, 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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BV55 JWF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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