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BG05 OME

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,697 mi
Last recorded136,697 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 OME
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 136,697 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken but secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2020 136,648 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken but secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 129,721 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight play in o/s steering rack

slight play in o/s/f link pin

Fail 28 Mar 2019 129,660 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight play in o/s steering rack

slight play in o/s/f link pin

Pass 24 Apr 2018 123,527 miles

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

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 24 Apr 2018 123,527 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both (1.8)

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

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 27 Apr 2017 115,444 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

clutch pedal anti-slip(rubber pad)worn

Pass 26 Apr 2016 106,261 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 97,046 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 97,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 87,238 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 87,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 77,972 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 69,094 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 58,865 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 58,865 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 47,663 miles

all tyres wearing low

front screen damage advised

Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,561 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 30,238 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 OME is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OME, 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 OME is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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