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BV05 OGO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,441 mi
Last recorded118,441 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 OGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 118,441 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 118,440 miles

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil light shows on dash baord (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released light stays on dash board (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 112,072 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 112,072 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 95,269 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 74,439 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 74,439 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2017 69,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 62,814 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 57,445 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 49,748 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 43,465 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 4 Apr 2012 36,232 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 30,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 30,055 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 24,329 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 20,540 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 20,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,622 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 OGO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OGO, 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 BV05 OGO registered?

BV05 OGO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is BV05 OGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 OGO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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