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BG05 JVX

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,348 mi
Last recorded57,348 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 JVX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 57,348 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 55,628 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 54,411 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 53,105 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 51,902 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 50,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 49,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,777 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 47,515 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 45,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 44,330 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2015 42,547 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 40,872 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 39,257 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 37,706 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,262 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 31,389 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,121 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 24,742 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 JVX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JVX, 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 JVX registered?

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

Is BG05 JVX safe to buy?

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