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BV05 OPB

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,055 mi
Last recorded108,055 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 OPB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 108,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 1 Mar 2017 87,568 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 81,873 miles

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

both front tyres around 3mm on inside edges

red fluid leak under car unable to confirm which fluid on test

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2015 74,590 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 67,671 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

rear wiper smearing

Fail 26 Feb 2014 67,466 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing slightly

rear wiper smearing

Pass 20 Feb 2013 59,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 51,951 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,367 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,577 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,855 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 21,251 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 OPB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OPB, 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 OPB registered?

BV05 OPB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BV05 OPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 OPB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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