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BG05 BMO

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,102 mi
Last recorded134,102 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2024 134,102 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 132,230 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play very slighty play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 127,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 123,210 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 123,199 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 119,380 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 119,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2019 144,333 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 106,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount broken but not effecting exhaust system security

Fail 2 Sep 2017 106,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust mount broken but not effecting exhaust system security

Pass 6 Sep 2016 98,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 90,428 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 83,517 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 76,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake efficiency only 20/%

lower reading on n/s handbrake

n/s handbrake cable rusty

n/s/f leg top bearing slightly rough

Fail 4 Sep 2013 76,631 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lower reading on n/s handbrake

n/s handbrake cable rusty

n/s/f leg top bearing slightly rough

Pass 12 Jul 2012 67,145 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 67,138 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 61,875 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 50,774 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 50,774 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 40,410 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 37,819 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 17 Apr 2008 30,331 miles

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

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

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 BMO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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