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BG05 JYS

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,013 mi
Last recorded126,013 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 126,013 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 116,953 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured White (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 116,891 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured White (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured White (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 110,192 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 103,033 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 103,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 99,312 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 86,936 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

o/s rear Tyre well perished

Pass 27 Feb 2019 76,511 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 20 Feb 2018 72,466 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack slight misting of oil pass and advise (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 69,692 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed and nearside rear (5.2.2b)

fron exhaust pipe mounting braket slightly deteriated. exhaust secure.

slight mist of oil on steering rack on offside

Fail 27 Feb 2017 69,692 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front tyre has cut on outer side wall, cords not exposed

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed and nearside rear (5.2.2b)

fron exhaust pipe mounting braket slightly deteriated. exhaust secure.

slight mist of oil on steering rack on offside

Pass 15 Feb 2016 65,526 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 63,465 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 61,528 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 58,540 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 58,539 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 54,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 51,162 miles

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

Front discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Feb 2010 47,437 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 42,668 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 34,630 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 JYS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JYS, 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 JYS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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