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BV55 XRW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,416 mi
Last recorded122,416 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 XRW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 122,416 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 114,759 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside sill damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2017 110,292 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 110,292 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 105,360 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

n/s front tyre lightly perished on side wall

n/s rear tyre lightly perished on side wall

Fail 11 Aug 2016 105,348 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

n/s front tyre lightly perished on side wall

n/s rear tyre lightly perished on side wall

Pass 22 Aug 2015 100,356 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 95,396 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 95,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 83,570 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 73,228 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 59,501 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 50,079 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,789 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 30,587 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XRW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV55 XRW registered?

BV55 XRW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is BV55 XRW safe to buy?

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