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BG05 EWC

2005 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,845 mi
Last recorded146,845 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 EWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 146,845 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

oil laek

Fail 7 Jan 2019 146,845 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

oil laek

Fail 15 May 2018 137,199 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

coolant low

Pass 11 May 2017 126,669 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 123,636 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 112,857 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2015 112,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 104,582 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 93,561 miles

Child seat fitted to os rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ns rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 21 Mar 2011 81,175 miles

poor front washer pressure

Pass 16 Mar 2010 67,989 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,250 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 52,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 42,772 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 EWC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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