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BG05 EYD

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

195,294 mi
Last recorded195,294 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 195,294 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 184,618 miles

Oil leak

rear tyre treads getting down.

slight dog damage to parking brake handle.

Fail 6 May 2015 184,618 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

n/s front pads getting down

rear tyre treads getting down.

slight dog damage to parking brake handle.

Fail 29 Apr 2014 154,622 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres treads getting down.

hand brake levers damaged but can be satisfactorily operated.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 154,622 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres treads getting down.

hand brake levers damaged but can be satisfactorily operated.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 124,326 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 6 Mar 2012 92,316 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 64,031 miles

handbrake release button damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2011 64,031 miles

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

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

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

handbrake release button damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,538 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 52,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 35,366 miles

two nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,387 miles

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

nearside front brake pads are getting low

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 EYD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EYD, 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 EYD registered?

BG05 EYD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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