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BG05 BMU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,229 mi
Last recorded118,229 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 118,229 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 113,957 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 108,737 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 102,450 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 96,040 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion underneath

Fail 24 Apr 2019 96,040 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion underneath

Pass 13 Apr 2018 92,939 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust mountings missing but system still supported

Pass 18 Apr 2017 89,186 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Wiper Split

Steering Rack Oil Leak NSF

Pass 14 Apr 2016 85,783 miles

Front brake disc inner surfaces showing signs of corrosion

General oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 85,783 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc inner surfaces showing signs of corrosion

General oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 82,019 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 78,028 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking between the tread.

Fail 17 Apr 2014 78,028 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and cracking.

o/s/r tyre cracking between the tread.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 73,992 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

o/s/f tyre outer side wall starting to crack (no cords visible)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 70,196 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 65,746 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 55,964 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,914 miles

wipers greasey

Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,753 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 BMU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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