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BV05 OEG

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,958 mi
Last recorded77,958 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 OEG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 77,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2016 69,462 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside number plate light dim

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jul 2016 69,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside number plate light dim

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 62,049 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 54,380 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 45,024 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,638 miles

knock from rear.No play detected in anything

Pass 7 Mar 2012 40,300 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 35,096 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 29,786 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 24,317 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 24,317 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,174 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 OEG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OEG, 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 BV05 OEG registered?

BV05 OEG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is BV05 OEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 OEG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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