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BV05 OMA

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,220 mi
Last recorded105,220 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 105,220 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 30 Jun 2021 105,220 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 22 Jun 2020 103,649 miles

all hub caps loose

Fail 22 Jun 2020 103,648 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm firestone 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

all hub caps loose

exhaust shield insecure

low reading from offside parking brake

Pass 9 Jul 2019 99,731 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 99,645 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 92,522 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 86,544 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 86,542 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 79,486 miles

parking brake only just met required efficiency

Pass 2 Jul 2015 71,874 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 71,873 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r w/ brn slightly rough when rotated

Pass 8 Jul 2014 64,514 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 64,377 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 58,787 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,889 miles

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

Pass 20 Jun 2011 47,037 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy when rotating

Fail 13 Jun 2011 46,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy when rotating

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 36,753 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 24,749 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 23,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 23,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2008 15,655 miles

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 OMA 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 65.2%.

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 OMA, 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 OMA registered?

BV05 OMA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is BV05 OMA safe to buy?

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