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BV55 UAE

2005 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,901 mi
Last recorded174,901 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 UAE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 174,901 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 152,882 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Jan 2015 152,882 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Jan 2014 134,622 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 116,609 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 116,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 114,212 miles

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

rear number plate weathered

Fail 27 Mar 2012 114,212 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear number plate weathered

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 91,460 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

rear number plate weathered

Pass 2 Dec 2009 61,954 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 48,047 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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BV55 UAE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UAE, 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 BV55 UAE registered?

BV55 UAE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is BV55 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV55 UAE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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