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BV05 OEZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

190,522 mi
Last recorded190,522 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 OEZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 190,522 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2020 190,522 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 182,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

coil springs corroded

handbrake only just met requirements

rear trailing arm bushes deterioated

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2018 174,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine area ()

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 164,417 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front wipers smearing

slight play in o/s/f lower arm bush

Pass 10 Mar 2016 156,190 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2016 156,186 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 147,593 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 139,519 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 139,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 130,535 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Mar 2013 130,532 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Mar 2012 123,444 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 114,672 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 105,174 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 96,419 miles

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

front number plate deteriated but readable

Pass 28 Mar 2008 83,484 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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BV05 OEZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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