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BV05 OLU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,233 mi
Last recorded165,233 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 165,233 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 164,086 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 160,749 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 156,863 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 153,384 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 Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 153,383 miles

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

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 Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 146,609 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 146,457 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 140,334 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres worn close to wear indicator bars.

evidence of coolant leak near water pump, attn recommended.

Pass 16 Feb 2017 135,909 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 129,627 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 119,900 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 119,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

front pads 90% worn

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

spare wheel is a space saver

Pass 1 Mar 2014 107,680 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres on 6mm

Fail 1 Mar 2014 107,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres on 6mm

Pass 8 Feb 2013 93,557 miles

both rear bushes on front suspension arms split

front discs in poor condition pads ok

Fail 7 Feb 2013 93,557 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear bushes on front suspension arms split

front discs in poor condition pads ok

Pass 25 Feb 2012 80,741 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs worn pads ok

front tyres on 4mm and outer edges wearing

n/s/r tyre on 5mm

o/s/r tyre on 4mm and inner edge wearing smooth

Pass 25 Feb 2011 68,510 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 57,726 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 44,085 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs worn and pads approx 70% worn

Pass 1 Mar 2008 30,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Mar 2008 30,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OLU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OLU, 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 OLU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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