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BG05 BSX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,556 mi
Last recorded85,556 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 85,556 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 85,556 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 84,774 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 84,774 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 84,130 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 84,126 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 83,704 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 83,218 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 80,743 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 79,923 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 79,212 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 77,975 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 76,821 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 76,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 75,434 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 74,218 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 73,352 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 72,353 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 70,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 63,704 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 55,860 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 63,477 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 38,846 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 BSX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue 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 BSX, 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 BSX registered?

BG05 BSX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is BG05 BSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 BSX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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