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BV05 OJR

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

117,734 mi
Last recorded117,734 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 OJR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 117,734 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs have slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 115,984 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 114,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 112,589 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four Have Slight Corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Inner Drive Shaft Seal Leaking Slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 110,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 107,163 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edges Both, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 103,583 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 103,538 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES Rear Of, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 87,212 miles

Front BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS REAR BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH ADVISORY

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT ONE BULB INOP ADVISORY

Fail 20 May 2019 87,212 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS REAR BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH ADVISORY

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT ONE BULB INOP ADVISORY

Pass 18 May 2018 72,381 miles

Front BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS REAR BUSHES PERISHED SLIGHT PLAY ADVISORY

Offside Front OSF INDICATOR BULB GOING WHITE ADVISORY

Offside Rear OSR INDICATOR BULB GOING WHITE ADVISORY

Rear HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT SECOND BULB INOP ADVISORY

Pass 25 Apr 2017 63,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2016 54,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2015 39,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 23 May 2014 28,322 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 25,341 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 25,341 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 22,228 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 22,228 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 18,761 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 15,166 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 11,825 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 7,673 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 OJR 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 BV05 OJR, 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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BV05 OJR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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