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BG05 BKL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,538 mi
Last recorded102,538 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 102,538 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 98,296 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 98,289 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 95,050 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 90,904 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 87,046 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 83,852 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 83,850 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 77,614 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 77,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 70,657 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 61,576 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 52,385 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 42,346 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 42,344 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,293 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 BKL 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 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 BG05 BKL, 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 BKL registered?

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

Is BG05 BKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 BKL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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