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BG05 OHS

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

102,844 mi
Last recorded102,844 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 OHS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 102,844 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 100,873 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 100,756 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 100,625 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 100,445 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 88,745 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 78,379 miles

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

o/s sill corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2021 73,788 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll Bar Link Has Slight Play

Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Worn

Pass 2 Jul 2020 68,304 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn And Corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2019 62,317 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 62,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 56,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2017 52,372 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 48,673 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 48,401 miles

Parking brake performance just met requirements

Fail 2 Dec 2015 48,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake performance just met requirements

Pass 5 Nov 2014 47,717 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 47,157 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 47,157 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside front wiper blade starting to tear.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 46,596 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 45,693 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 44,679 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 35,795 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 26,866 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 24,779 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 OHS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BG05 OHS, 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

How do I check the history of BG05 OHS?

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What year was BG05 OHS registered?

BG05 OHS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is BG05 OHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 OHS shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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