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BG05 EVF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

179,052 mi
Last recorded179,052 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 179,052 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear silencer corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2025 179,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill hole marked in yellow. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Front wing lower corrosion, sharp edges exposed. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill multiple holes marked in yellow. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper trim damaged/broken & edges exposed. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced End of sill hole marked in yellow. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including rear suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2024 172,069 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 171,979 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 163,396 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 163,353 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 154,764 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 154,759 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 141,110 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Behind Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 132,703 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 132,699 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Wing corroded and holed but not a structural item and due to position not deemed to have sharp edges for injury.

Pass 11 Dec 2019 124,885 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 11 Dec 2019 124,885 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust mount broken

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 3 Dec 2018 115,400 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 115,400 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2017 104,539 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 104,539 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 93,348 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 19 Nov 2015 79,246 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 64,417 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 64,413 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 60,825 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)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 51,038 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 51,038 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 11 Nov 2011 42,696 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 34,067 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 34,067 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 25,207 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 25,207 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 16,051 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 15,462 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 EVF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 EVF, 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 EVF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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