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BV05 OSD

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

137,115 mi
Last recorded137,115 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 137,115 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 15 Jan 2025 132,986 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 130,442 miles

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

corrosions to rear suspension components

Pass 30 Jan 2023 127,815 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 118,410 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 118,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 113,403 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 112,204 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 107,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 102,036 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs are worn / pitted

rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2016 95,963 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 95,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 87,900 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 81,082 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 71,810 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 65,642 miles

Both front tyres starting to get low

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

Handbrake release button broken (hanbrake still operating normally at time of test)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Nov 2011 59,102 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 52,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Nov 2010 52,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 44,080 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 35,987 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 29,637 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 OSD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OSD, 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 OSD registered?

BV05 OSD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BV05 OSD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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