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BG05 EZB

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

145,385 mi
Last recorded145,385 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 EZB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 145,385 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 145,385 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2022 131,681 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 126,901 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 120,453 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 115,318 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 115,318 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 111,326 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 107,105 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside front seat

Front brake discs corroded

Gear box oil leak

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking/perrishing

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking/perrishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 103,334 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perrishing

Front brake discs corroded on inner edge

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)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 103,334 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perrishing

Front brake discs corroded on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 99,609 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 96,477 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 92,896 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 88,670 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,648 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 71,611 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 62,595 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 53,011 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 EZB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EZB, 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 EZB registered?

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

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