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BG05 BNK

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

83,384 mi
Last recorded83,384 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 83,384 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wings slightly corroded

slight leak from off side centre driveshaft gaiter

Pass 17 Jul 2024 82,030 miles

NSF lower wing corroded

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 80,996 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 80,996 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

oil level on min

Pass 19 Jul 2022 79,659 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 78,145 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 77,556 miles

Grease leak from offside inner cv boot

Pass 29 Jul 2019 76,145 miles

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

Nearside washer jet blocked

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 73,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 70,361 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 69,961 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 69,961 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 67,734 miles

Rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2014 64,934 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 64,925 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 62,519 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 62,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2012 57,474 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 51,371 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 44,499 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 35,151 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 35,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2008 25,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nail in o/s/r tyre

pads 70% worn

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 BNK 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 82.6%.

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

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