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BV05 OTC

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

180,413 mi
Last recorded180,413 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 180,413 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s/n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has just met the requirement (17%)

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s/n/s trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 171,883 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has just met the requirement (17%)

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 163,113 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 152,793 miles

Front & rear exhaust mounting slightly corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 141,522 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner tie rod arm play

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner tie rod arm play

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 126,154 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 109,785 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front both track rod has freeplay steering joint have free play

front both track rod has freeplay steering joint have free play

or tyre inner wall wearing edge

Fail 5 May 2017 109,785 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front both track rod has freeplay steering joint have free play

front both track rod has freeplay steering joint have free play

or tyre inner wall wearing edge

Pass 7 May 2016 85,387 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 70,601 miles

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

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

u/b/c

Pass 27 Feb 2014 61,588 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 54,355 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 47,792 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 41,422 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 35,984 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 29,862 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 24,172 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 OTC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OTC, 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 OTC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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