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BV05 OGS

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

110,028 mi
Last recorded110,028 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 OGS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 110,028 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 104,676 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 98,981 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 93,775 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 89,208 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 83,254 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 83,254 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 74,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 65,071 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 59,519 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 53,043 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,327 miles

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 20 Feb 2013 26,780 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Mar 2012 22,559 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 16,474 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 10,070 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 7,412 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 5,273 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 OGS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 OGS, 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 OGS registered?

BV05 OGS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is BV05 OGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 OGS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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