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BD05 OAE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,908 mi
Last recorded119,908 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 OAE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 119,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 119,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 115,721 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 115,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 110,488 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 106,677 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 100,312 miles

rear coil springs corroded

front subframe corroded

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 100,312 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front subframe corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 92,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 85,253 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 20 Jan 2015 85,253 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 11 Feb 2014 76,171 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 76,149 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 69,833 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

damage to nearside rear bumper

rear fog lamp has water inside light unit

rear wiper blade torn on end

windscreen wipers slightly smearing on screen

Pass 26 Jan 2012 61,963 miles

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust bracket fouling subframe

steering rack slightly damp with fluid

Fail 26 Jan 2012 61,963 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust bracket fouling subframe

steering rack slightly damp with fluid

Pass 25 Jan 2011 53,821 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 46,449 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 46,449 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 39,303 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 33,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2008 33,659 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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BD05 OAE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BD05 OAE, 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 BD05 OAE registered?

BD05 OAE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is BD05 OAE safe to buy?

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