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BG05 BUE

2005 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

117,482 mi
Last recorded117,482 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 BUE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 117,482 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 105,738 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 105,729 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 105,725 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to off side side rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 101,477 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 101,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 89,501 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 89,501 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 81,542 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 81,542 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 72,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 72,184 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 62,844 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 62,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 52,553 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 52,553 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 42,432 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)

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

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 BUE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BUE, 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 BUE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 May 2005.

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