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BG05 OJR

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,480 mi
Last recorded136,480 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 136,480 miles

reverse lamp in/op

Fail 23 Jul 2020 136,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

reverse lamp in/op

Pass 27 Mar 2019 130,697 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 127,296 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 122,615 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 122,615 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 117,798 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 117,798 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 112,362 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 105,993 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 105,993 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2013 99,398 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 91,858 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 84,038 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 75,752 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 65,011 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 55,022 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 OJR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OJR, 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 OJR registered?

BG05 OJR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is BG05 OJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 OJR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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