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BG05 DLO

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

75,060 mi
Last recorded75,060 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 75,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 75,060 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 73,910 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 73,907 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Underside suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 21 Aug 2024 72,568 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 72,568 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 71,616 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 69,509 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 69,487 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 68,732 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 68,732 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 67,468 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 66,126 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2019 66,126 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 63,973 miles

Rear Rear seats and seat belts not tested.

Pass 30 May 2017 61,436 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 61,436 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 58,197 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 6 Jun 2016 58,197 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre on limit

engine warning light on

Pass 30 Apr 2015 52,742 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 52,742 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre has deep cut recommend replaced

Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,998 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 46,581 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 May 2012 40,751 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 36,380 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 32,469 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 26,604 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 21,590 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

SLIGHT CRACKING TO OUTER SIDEWALL ON REAR TYRES FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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 DLO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DLO, 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 DLO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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