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BF05 YGJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,266 mi
Last recorded112,266 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 YGJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 112,266 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 106,543 miles

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

Rear hand brake travel

Pass 5 Aug 2020 101,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Body not fully secure wing/bumper damage (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

handbrake travel

Fail 23 Jul 2020 101,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam side light (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached top nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam side light (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Body not fully secure wing/bumper damage (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 20 May 2020 101,040 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Body not fully secure damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 95,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 95,255 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 77,821 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 75,795 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 72,039 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 68,167 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 65,233 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 60,231 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 53,539 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 53,539 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,306 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,667 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 41,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 35,546 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 28,086 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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BF05 YGJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF05 YGJ, 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 BF05 YGJ registered?

BF05 YGJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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