Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2005 Ford Focus Petrol 1798cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 122,841 miles on the clock, averaging 5,626 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for BV05 OTA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 122,841 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12 |
| Average per year | 5,626 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BV05 OTA |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1798cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BV — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About BV05 OTA
What car is BV05 OTA?
BV05 OTA is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.
What is the mileage of BV05 OTA?
The last recorded mileage for BV05 OTA was 122,841 miles, recorded on 13 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BV05 OTA passed its MOT?
BV05 OTA has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Feb 2026.
Is BV05 OTA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV05 OTA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is BV05 OTA?
BV05 OTA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.