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BV05 OLR

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,364 mi
Last recorded105,364 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 OLR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 105,364 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 105,356 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2020 99,582 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 99,573 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 85,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2018 69,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm tyre starting to perish in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs starting to corrode (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 66,001 miles

Engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 62,952 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 59,710 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 59,710 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 56,136 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,675 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 51,572 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 47,003 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 41,669 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 41,667 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,974 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,124 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,784 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 23,899 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 OLR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OLR, 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 OLR registered?

BV05 OLR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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