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BD05 UGZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

104,719 mi
Last recorded104,719 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 UGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 104,719 miles

Central Exhaust Shield Insecure

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 104,719 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Exhaust Shield Insecure

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 93,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 93,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 77,125 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 77,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 69,078 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 69,078 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 69,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges

near side front lower arm rear bush starting to unbond

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

play in off side steering rack

Pass 11 Sep 2015 56,668 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to unbond

rear brake pads low

Fail 10 Sep 2015 56,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to unbond

rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Sep 2014 46,090 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 46,090 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 37,467 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 37,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 30,239 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 30,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 22,198 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 22,192 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 21,645 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 17,616 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 12,532 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 9,658 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 UGZ 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 56.5%.

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 UGZ, 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 BD05 UGZ registered?

BD05 UGZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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The MOT history for BD05 UGZ shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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