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BG05 FYM

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

128,216 mi
Last recorded128,216 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 128,216 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 126,988 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective water in both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 126,464 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 125,250 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 123,905 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 123,905 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced hole in outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 122,658 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 120,536 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 118,716 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 116,775 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 114,824 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 112,310 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 109,937 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 106,298 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Apr 2013 95,318 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 95,318 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 83,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine management light present at time of test

Fail 10 Apr 2012 83,845 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine management light present at time of test

Pass 22 Apr 2011 72,731 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 59,881 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 59,881 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 47,261 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 35,591 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 35,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FYM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FYM, 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 FYM registered?

BG05 FYM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is BG05 FYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 FYM shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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