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BV05 OSB

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,055 mi
Last recorded136,055 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 136,055 miles

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

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion to rear suspension components

corrosion to underbody panels

Pass 22 Feb 2018 123,399 miles

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion to underbody panels

Fail 22 Feb 2018 123,399 miles

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

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion to underbody panels

Pass 15 Feb 2017 109,849 miles

Corrosion to near side and offside rear wheel arches

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2017 109,849 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Corrosion to near side and offside rear wheel arches

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2016 96,005 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 80,991 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 68,292 miles

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

N/S/R outer door handle operation suspect

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 68,292 miles

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

N/S/R outer door handle operation suspect

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 61,553 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 61,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 56,299 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 50,296 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 50,296 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 43,078 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 33,536 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 33,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 25,258 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 OSB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

Is BV05 OSB safe to buy?

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