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BV55 UFH

2005 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,287 mi
Last recorded169,287 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 UFH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 169,287 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 168,094 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 163,311 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 163,311 miles

Fuel system component leaking at number 2 injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

advise:engine oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 160,943 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2013 155,509 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 46,602 miles

front b/pads very low

n/s/f tyre sidewall outer damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2011 140,071 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 140,070 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 133,368 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 133,368 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 125,238 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 105,352 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 105,347 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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 UFH is a 2005 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV55 UFH, 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 UFH registered?

BV55 UFH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is BV55 UFH safe to buy?

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