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BD05 KGF

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,430 mi
Last recorded160,430 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 KGF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 160,430 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 153,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside & offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2021 153,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside & offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2020 138,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

nearside & offside front Suspension arm bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 27 Apr 2019 125,502 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 125,502 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2018 114,738 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 105,750 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 98,113 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 98,113 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 90,134 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 90,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 82,862 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 81,150 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 81,150 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 78,859 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 76,264 miles

Front and Rear Discs corroded(especially front)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 72,523 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 72,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

belly pan fitted

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2009 67,566 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2008 56,389 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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BD05 KGF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD05 KGF, 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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BD05 KGF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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