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BV05 OZT

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,819 mi
Last recorded59,819 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 OZT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2021 59,819 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil below min (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 56,609 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

engine oil low

Fail 9 Mar 2020 56,609 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

engine oil low

Pass 21 Feb 2019 54,509 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 65-70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 54,346 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users washer bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 65-70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 49,706 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 49,699 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle leaking (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 44,707 miles

nearside wheel out of shape

Fail 16 Feb 2017 44,707 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside wheel out of shape

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 8 Mar 2016 38,536 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 34,817 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 30,874 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 28,142 miles

screen wash system leaking

Fail 20 Feb 2013 28,142 miles

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

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

screen wash system leaking

tyre size 205/55r16v

Pass 27 Feb 2012 21,659 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,529 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 17,702 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 14,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Feb 2008 10,663 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OZT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OZT, 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 OZT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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