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BV05 OML

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

100,134 mi
Last recorded100,134 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 100,134 miles

Corrosion - rear subframe and suspension components.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair - low on offside.

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 97,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush on anti-roll bar linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near and offside rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL rear mountings (boot floor, inner sills) but NOT excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 95,358 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 93,752 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 93,752 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 88,298 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 88,298 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 78,548 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 68,173 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 54,815 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 44,321 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 40,348 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 36,150 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 32,438 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 296,216 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 24,702 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 20,904 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 16,776 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 12,685 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 OML is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OML, 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 OML is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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