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BG05 OHD

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,068 mi
Last recorded107,068 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 OHD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 107,068 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 98,799 miles

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE CRACKS NOTED

NOTE .. DAMAGE TO BOTH FRONT DOOR MIRROR OUTER CASING

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer C V GAITER DAMP

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 93,645 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Door mirror casing damage

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door mirror casing Poor

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight Wear To Front Tyres

Pass 15 Jul 2021 87,723 miles

Front And Rear Coil Springs Corrosion Noted

Nearside Front Door mirror outer casing missing

Offside Front Door mirror outer casing Damage

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft gaiter Damp

Offside Rear Inner Tyre Wall Perishing

Fail 15 Jul 2021 87,723 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt C V Gaiter Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side Lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front And Rear Coil Springs Corrosion Noted

Nearside Front Door mirror outer casing missing

Offside Front Door mirror outer casing Damage

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft gaiter Damp

Offside Rear Inner Tyre Wall Perishing

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 83,563 miles

Nearside mirror cover missing

Pass 16 Apr 2019 78,308 miles

Both front drop link bushes perishing

Both rear drop link bushes perishing

Cracks to rear registration plate

Movement noted to n/s/f top strut mount

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Door mirror casing missing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door mirror casing damage

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake performance just met requirement

Pass 4 Apr 2018 73,230 miles

Both front wiper blades split But clearing windscreen OK

Nearside Door mirror casing missing

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre wear

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,731 miles

Both rear coil springs rusty

Nearside Front Door mirror outer casing missing

Nearside Front Inner Wheel rim damage

Nearside Front Outer Tyre wear

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 63,116 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim damaged.

Fail 25 Apr 2016 63,116 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim damaged.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 56,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f door mirror outer casing missing

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

Note.. o/s/r wheel trim missing

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 56,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f door mirror outer casing missing

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

Note.. o/s/r wheel trim missing

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 50,308 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO O/S/R-N/S/R SEATS AND WAS UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS AT THE TIME OF TEST

O/S/R-N/S/R TYRES PERISHING OUTERSIDE WALLS

Fail 25 Apr 2014 50,308 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO O/S/R-N/S/R SEATS AND WAS UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS AT THE TIME OF TEST

O/S/R-N/S/R TYRES PERISHING OUTERSIDE WALLS

Pass 11 Apr 2013 42,949 miles

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

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

child seats fitted to rear seats unable to check rear seat belts

slight wear to front tyres

Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,687 miles

child seats fitted to o/s/r-n/s/r seats unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 11 Apr 2011 29,585 miles

both rear indicators fading colour

child seats fitted to rear seats

Pass 30 Apr 2010 23,903 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 20,178 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 15,830 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 OHD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OHD, 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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BG05 OHD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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