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BG05 JYL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,709 mi
Last recorded109,709 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 JYL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 109,709 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f & o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 15 Dec 2018 103,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 103,203 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 94,086 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 94,086 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 85,119 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 75,858 miles

Oil leak

engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 67,350 miles

Coolant leak

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 60,488 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 54,818 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,504 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 48,458 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 42,302 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 36,870 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 36,870 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 35,545 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 35,545 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 28,501 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 22,130 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 JYL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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