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BG05 OHV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,096 mi
Last recorded98,096 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 OHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 98,096 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 98,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 94,565 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 90,645 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 90,644 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 86,215 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 86,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2019 80,791 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 75,699 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 71,193 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 71,192 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 66,473 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 61,421 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 61,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 43,164 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 40,212 miles

nearside inner cv boot slightly leaking grease

offside inner cv boot slightly leaking grease

Fail 3 May 2013 40,212 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside inner cv boot slightly leaking grease

offside inner cv boot slightly leaking grease

Pass 10 May 2012 36,900 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 32,388 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 26,916 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 26,916 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 20,555 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 14,514 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 OHV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OHV, 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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What year was BG05 OHV registered?

BG05 OHV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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