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BG05 OJV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

51,762 mi
Last recorded51,762 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 51,762 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2023 51,709 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 51,627 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 51,522 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 51,353 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 51,033 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 50,527 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2017 49,819 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Dec 2017 49,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 48,840 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 47,682 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 46,052 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 44,322 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 42,825 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 41,358 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 39,470 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 39,435 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 21,141 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 17,491 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 13,234 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 OJV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OJV, 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 OJV registered?

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

Is BG05 OJV safe to buy?

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