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BV05 OMX

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,282 mi
Last recorded124,282 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 OMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 124,282 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 121,166 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 121,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 117,185 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 117,185 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 111,663 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 105,539 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 105,539 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 94,569 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 83,584 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 83,493 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 73,884 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

wiper blades split on ends

Fail 21 Feb 2013 73,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 29 Feb 2012 65,574 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 53,963 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 42,333 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,816 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 28,995 miles

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

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 OMX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OMX, 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 OMX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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