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BC05 OYU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,791 mi
Last recorded94,791 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 OYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 94,791 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2018 88,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2018 88,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 79,447 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 71,230 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 59,315 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres perished

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s/r tyre worn on inside

Fail 25 Jun 2015 59,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres perished

exhaust corroded

front/rear subframes corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre worn on inside

Pass 19 Jun 2014 48,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 41,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jun 2013 41,749 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2012 36,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2011 30,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2010 26,545 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 19,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 11,603 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 11,389 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 11,389 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BC05 OYU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BC05 OYU, 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 BC05 OYU registered?

BC05 OYU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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