MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,486 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm chords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front shocks are starting to seize
gearbox has a oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front shocks are starting to seize
gearbox has a oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING/WHEEL ARCH LINER INSECURE
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front wheelarch liner insecure
Oil leak
front brake discs lipped
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
front brake discs lipped
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front wing damaged
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
offside front wing damaged
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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BG05 OLC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 BG05 OLC, 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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BG05 OLC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 May 2005.
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