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BG05 FXS

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,838 mi
Last recorded109,838 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 FXS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 109,838 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 107,960 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 104,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe small hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 95,028 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in rear silencer (7.1.2)

engine cover fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2017 83,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2016 73,318 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil-springs developed corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2015 67,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 59,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,599 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 45,549 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 45,549 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,359 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 29,887 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2009 23,287 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 17,239 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 FXS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FXS, 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 FXS registered?

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

Is BG05 FXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 FXS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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