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BG05 BOV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,251 mi
Last recorded122,251 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 BOV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 122,251 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 122,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 119,035 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 113,099 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 108,613 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 100,636 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 96,928 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 95,189 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 93,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 91,775 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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BG05 BOV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BG05 BOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG05 BOV registered?

BG05 BOV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is BG05 BOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 BOV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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