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BG05 BCX

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,148 mi
Last recorded141,148 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 BCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2015 141,148 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 118,524 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 101,875 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres worn to 2mm

slight oil leak

surface damage to n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Pass 30 Jun 2012 90,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 76,544 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 64,550 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 51,836 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 38,333 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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BG05 BCX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG05 BCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG05 BCX registered?

BG05 BCX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is BG05 BCX safe to buy?

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