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BV05 OKW

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,964 mi
Last recorded113,964 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 OKW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 113,964 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 110,012 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 104,447 miles

Nearside Rear brake low effort

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 104,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake low effort

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 98,732 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

park brake little reserve travel left

Fail 5 Nov 2019 98,732 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

park brake little reserve travel left

Pass 22 Oct 2018 91,921 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 91,921 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 85,665 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 79,178 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 72,264 miles

Nearside Rear tyre hasnail in

Pass 24 Oct 2014 65,717 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 59,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2012 52,312 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 44,978 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 44,978 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 37,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 37,471 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 33,133 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 33,133 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 27,699 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 23,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 OKW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OKW, 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 OKW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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