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BD05 WGA

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,903 mi
Last recorded104,903 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 104,903 miles

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

Offside Front Corrosion on non-structural sections that have little or no effect on vehicles safety

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

Offside Rear Corrosion on non-structural sections that have little or no effect on vehicles safety

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

slight oil residue on engine

Pass 7 Dec 2022 99,848 miles

Battery light on

Coolant level on minimum

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 92,625 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 92,625 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 84,810 miles

Battery light on

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

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

Rear Both tyres worn inner edges 205/55/16

Fail 8 Dec 2020 84,810 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery light on

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

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

Rear Both tyres worn inner edges 205/55/16

Pass 11 Jun 2019 74,311 miles

Rear Both tyres wearing inner edges 205/55/16

Fail 7 Jun 2019 74,251 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Both tyres wearing inner edges 205/55/16

Pass 8 Jun 2018 67,761 miles

battery light on

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2018 67,761 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2017 61,433 miles

Charging/Battery Warning Lamp illuminated during Test.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 51,742 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jun 2016 51,742 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 May 2015 42,847 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 39,511 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 39,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2013 36,727 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 36,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2012 33,952 miles

Coolant leak

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

rear tyre treads getting lumpy

Pass 30 May 2012 33,952 miles

Coolant leak

rear tyre treads getting lumpy

Pass 25 May 2011 30,472 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 27,929 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 25,134 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 21,516 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 WGA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WGA, 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 WGA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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