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BG05 HCZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,721 mi
Last recorded126,721 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HCZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 126,721 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 110,870 miles

Trailing arm bushes splitting

Fail 27 Apr 2016 110,870 miles

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

Trailing arm bushes splitting

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Apr 2015 104,625 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 93,561 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 93,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear coil spring corroded at lower coil

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 80,978 miles

Front discs worn / lipped

Front pads wearing thin

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

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

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

Fail 13 May 2013 80,977 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear indicators faded

Front discs worn / lipped

Front pads wearing thin

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

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

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

Pass 15 May 2012 69,260 miles

Front discs and pads worn

Nearside and offside front arms rear mountings split / perished resulting in movement, ADVISE. change to avoid tyre wear.

Fail 14 May 2012 69,260 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front pads and discs appear to be worn, ADVISE. Brake check.

Nearside and offside front arms rear mountings split / perished resulting in movement, ADVISE. change to avoid tyre wear.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 May 2011 57,014 miles

Front lower arm rear bushes starting to crack. Front brake discs are wear lipped.

Pass 13 May 2010 45,373 miles

Front tyres worn more on inner edges.

Pass 1 May 2009 32,694 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 22,537 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)

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 HCZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HCZ, 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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BG05 HCZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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