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BV05 OGJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,027 mi
Last recorded109,027 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 OGJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 109,027 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 101,915 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 94,356 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 94,356 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 83,817 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 75,366 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 73,342 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 71,361 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 71,361 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 67,545 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 61,767 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 61,767 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 57,981 miles

2 rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 16 Sep 2016 53,665 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 49,488 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 45,882 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 42,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 38,469 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 36,468 miles

both rear tyres poor/perished advise replacement

Pass 17 Dec 2010 34,161 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 29,394 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 25,543 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,136 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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BV05 OGJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BV05 OGJ, 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 BV05 OGJ registered?

BV05 OGJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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