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BG05 JYO

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,575 mi
Last recorded125,575 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 JYO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2020 125,575 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated unable to open (3.1 (c))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension corroded

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 18 Oct 2019 121,506 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 121,506 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 114,218 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 114,218 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 107,102 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 98,594 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 89,892 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 89,892 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,145 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 81,145 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,703 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 66,990 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 66,982 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,360 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 59,360 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 52,787 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 41,663 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 41,624 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,618 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 JYO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JYO, 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 JYO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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