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BV05 OKE

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,540 mi
Last recorded83,540 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2026 83,540 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure welded pegs broke away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle plus fitted components heavily corroded

all seat belts mould contamenated

parking brake requires service/adjust

Pass 19 Mar 2025 82,076 miles

FUEL TANK METAL SUPPORT STRAP EXCESS CORRODED

general corrosion across rear sub frame and fitted components

Pass 19 Mar 2024 80,510 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 79,095 miles

Front exhaust pipe welded support pegs broke away (system still secured )

Front tyres hold inner shoulder wear

Rear axle beam + fitted components corroded

fuel tank support strap corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2023 79,093 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front exhaust pipe welded support pegs broke away (system still secured )

Front tyres hold inner shoulder wear

Rear axle beam + fitted components corroded

fuel tank support strap corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2022 77,355 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 77,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 74,559 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))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 71,726 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 66,445 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 66,419 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 61,641 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 59,073 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 58,434 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 57,144 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 54,191 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 51,870 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,797 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 45,536 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 44,317 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 37,706 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 30,346 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 30,344 miles

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

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

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 OKE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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