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BG05 BGU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 BGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024
Pass 10 Aug 2023
Pass 11 Aug 2022 149,545 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 146,284 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 145,472 miles

Central Rear Exhaust heat shields loose but still secure.

Windscreen wiper blade defective All wipers smeary, however clear the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 145,472 miles

Central Rear Exhaust heat shields loose but still secure.

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective All wipers smeary, however clear the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 141,410 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 141,401 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion in rear suspension components

Pass 5 Mar 2018 137,401 miles

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2018 137,391 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner face (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner face (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 133,445 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 133,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 125,320 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 114,477 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 102,340 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 89,041 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust weak

Pass 3 May 2013 89,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust weak

Pass 11 May 2012 76,427 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 65,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Window screen washers poor

Pass 17 May 2010 56,558 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 48,628 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2008 37,757 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre stop lamp

damage to rear bumper

o/s washer part blocked

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 BGU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BGU, 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 BGU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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