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BV05 OFT

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,271 mi
Last recorded102,271 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 102,271 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 102,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 98,103 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 98,103 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 86,319 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 83,504 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 83,504 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 80,758 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 76,930 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 73,496 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 73,459 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 69,098 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 60,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine lamp on

Pass 21 Oct 2010 43,435 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 43,433 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 30,051 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 30,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust heatshield touching exhaust centre section

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,029 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 22,052 miles

slight damageto nearside tyre sidewall

wipers smearing slightly

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 OFT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue 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 BV05 OFT, 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 OFT registered?

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

Is BV05 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 OFT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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