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BG05 BJE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,440 mi
Last recorded97,440 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 BJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 97,440 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 97,438 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 92,622 miles

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

slight play in rear anti roll bar drop links

Fail 13 Apr 2018 92,622 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour offside and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

slight play in rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 20 Feb 2017 87,255 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 85,472 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear and drivers front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 81,087 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 75,555 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 68,701 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 64,757 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 60,294 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 52,382 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 49,978 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 43,012 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 43,012 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 36,256 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 BJE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJE, 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 BG05 BJE registered?

BG05 BJE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is BG05 BJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 BJE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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