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BG05 BNZ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

275,822 mi
Last recorded275,822 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 BNZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 275,822 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both front wings corroded

under body and components corroded

Fail 28 May 2026 275,794 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken, front of rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both front wings corroded

under body and components corroded

Pass 30 May 2025 270,060 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front wings corroded

inlet manifold vacuum hose collapsed

reversing lamp not working

under body and components corroded in areas

Pass 4 Jun 2024 260,091 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front wings corroded

inlet manifold vacuum hose collapsed

under body and components corroded in areas

Fail 28 May 2024 259,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective middle rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front wings corroded

inlet manifold vacuum hose collapsed

under body and components corroded in areas

Pass 19 Jun 2023 248,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear under body and components slightly corroded in areas

both front wings slightly corroded

inlet manifold vacuum hose collapsed

Pass 16 Jun 2022 237,850 miles

Offside Rear park brake needs adjustment

reverse light not working

under body and components slightly corroded in areas

Fail 7 Jun 2022 237,586 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear park brake needs adjustment

reverse light not working

under body and components slightly corroded in areas

Pass 28 May 2021 225,733 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 May 2021 225,691 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link, lower ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear tail pipe mounting corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 215,977 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 215,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 201,406 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 185,619 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 168,874 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 154,451 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 139,749 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres getting low on tread

n/s washers not working

rear n/s tyre getting low on tread

rear o/s tyre getting low on tread and perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2015 139,749 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

n/s washers not working

rear n/s tyre getting low on tread

rear o/s tyre getting low on tread and perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2014 124,074 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 110,746 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 97,830 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 8 Mar 2011 79,928 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 65,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 65,551 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 50,060 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 37,120 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 BNZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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