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BG05 HFB

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,956 mi
Last recorded126,956 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HFB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 126,956 miles

back box outer casing corroded

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 Aug 2017 126,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

back box outer casing corroded

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2016 115,745 miles

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

exhaust outer casing corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2016 115,745 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

exhaust outer casing corroded

rear coil springs corroded

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 13 Aug 2015 108,260 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 95,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cam belt due [ age ]

only one spray working on each front washer jet

rear exhaust silencer deterioated

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 15 Aug 2014 95,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cam belt due [ age ]

only one spray working on each front washer jet

rear exhaust silencer deterioated

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 13 Aug 2013 81,395 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 81,395 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 70,815 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 59,264 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 59,264 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 48,061 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 38,524 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 28,441 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 HFB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HFB, 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 HFB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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