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BG05 EXK

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

159,201 mi
Last recorded159,201 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 EXK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 159,201 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 157,348 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 156,347 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 155,238 miles

exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2014 151,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 149,506 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 129,053 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 111,175 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inner edges & low tread

advise front b/pads low

advise n/s beam pattern poor but ok

advise rear indicators showing slight white light

advise slight distortion in rear n/s tyre

Fail 7 May 2010 101,083 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 101,083 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 88,026 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 75,581 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 EXK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EXK, 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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What year was BG05 EXK registered?

BG05 EXK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is BG05 EXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 EXK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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