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BV05 OEE

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,872 mi
Last recorded195,872 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 OEE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 195,872 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 187,260 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2013 176,011 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

anti freeze -46c

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2013 176,011 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

3 lts 10/40 oil added

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

anti freeze -46c

rear wiper blde split

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2012 162,649 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 162,649 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 14 Dec 2011 148,149 miles

slight tightness at lower u/j

Pass 25 May 2010 126,289 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 126,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 106,630 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 88,196 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 88,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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BV05 OEE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV05 OEE, 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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BV05 OEE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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