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BV05 ORY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

109,960 mi
Last recorded109,960 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 109,960 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 106,589 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 103,514 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 5 Feb 2024 103,514 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 10 Feb 2023 100,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 98,511 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 95,321 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 93,091 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 89,090 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 85,129 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 80,792 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 76,981 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 72,523 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 66,036 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 60,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside inner drive shaft boot leaks grease slightly

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 55,934 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 50,360 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 44,906 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 37,974 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,147 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 ORY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 ORY, 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 ORY registered?

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

Is BV05 ORY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 ORY shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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