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BG05 EZE

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,885 mi
Last recorded130,885 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 130,885 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 123,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 116,029 miles

1 of front exhaust mounts broken

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2017 116,023 miles

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

1 of front exhaust mounts broken

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 107,722 miles

1 of front exhaust brackets broken loose

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear closing panels corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 99,438 miles

o/s rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 90,513 miles

o/s rear wheel bearing rough.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 81,809 miles

both rear tyres have low tread.

rough o/s rear wheel bearing.

Fail 22 Apr 2013 81,809 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres have low tread.

rough o/s rear wheel bearing.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 73,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 64,687 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 64,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 56,279 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 45,638 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 34,810 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 EZE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EZE, 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 EZE registered?

BG05 EZE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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