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BV55 UZC

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,169 mi
Last recorded129,169 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 UZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 129,169 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust deteriorared

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 117,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2016 117,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres perished

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 105,593 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2015 105,464 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2014 94,126 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust emmissions close to limit 2.98 m-1

Pass 14 Aug 2013 80,512 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 80,512 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 73,156 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 73,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 62,579 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 62,579 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,257 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 48,247 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/R tyre cracking

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 31,992 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,908 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear tyres worn.various components corroding.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 23,703 miles

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

front exhaust flexi pipe noisey both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 UZC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UZC, 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 UZC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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