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BG05 OJW

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,677 mi
Last recorded72,677 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 72,677 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 67,908 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 60,651 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 60,651 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 47,739 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 47,739 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 37,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS 1.78MM !! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS 1.8MM !! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 23,449 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 23,449 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 13,963 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2020 13,963 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 13,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 13,556 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 13,230 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 12,682 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 12,068 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 11,396 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 10,663 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 9,852 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 8,973 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 7,936 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 6,617 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 5,294 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 OJW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 OJW, 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 OJW registered?

BG05 OJW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is BG05 OJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 OJW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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