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BG05 EWH

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,492 mi
Last recorded180,492 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 EWH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 180,492 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 180,492 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 174,365 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 174,365 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2021 169,338 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underbody corroded

Undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2021 169,338 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Underbody corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2019 155,702 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 146,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 134,404 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 134,404 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 121,383 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 121,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 108,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 108,037 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 98,441 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 98,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre badly saw tooth worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2013 88,798 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 76,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake inbalance @20%

Fail 29 Apr 2011 66,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 66,701 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 52,660 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 52,660 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 33,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2008 11,558 miles

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

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 EWH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EWH, 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 EWH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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