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BG05 OMC

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

133,704 mi
Last recorded133,704 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 OMC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 133,704 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump noisey

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 133,704 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump noisey

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 131,261 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 131,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 128,298 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 128,296 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 123,056 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 123,056 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 119,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 114,540 miles

Central exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Sep 2017 110,506 miles

coolant leak from radiator

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Sep 2017 110,449 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

coolant leak from radiator

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2016 105,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 105,170 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 100,925 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 100,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 95,529 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 85,186 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 76,169 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 63,195 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 49,561 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 36,646 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 23,128 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 19,179 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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BG05 OMC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OMC, 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 OMC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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