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BG05 BDU

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,086 mi
Last recorded132,086 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 BDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 132,086 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 132,086 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 125,462 miles

Front Exhaust bracket corroded

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Door damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 125,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Front Exhaust bracket corroded

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Door damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 116,010 miles

Front tyres showing wear on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm rear bush, movement becoming more than normal (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush,showing more movement than normal (2.4.F.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 116,010 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front tyres showing wear on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm rear bush, movement becoming more than normal (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush,showing more movement than normal (2.4.F.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 108,880 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 May 2015 99,319 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 91,877 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 85,077 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 78,592 miles

both front tyres only just legal

n/s/r and o/s/f indicators fading borderline

Pass 12 Apr 2011 65,080 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 57,940 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 47,977 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 39,781 miles

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

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 BDU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BDU, 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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BG05 BDU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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