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BG05 KAX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,237 mi
Last recorded137,237 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 KAX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 137,237 miles

Both Rear tires cracked/perished

Crank pulley worn

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight Strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 137,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both Rear tires cracked/perished

Crank pulley worn

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight Strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 131,788 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Aug 2015 127,883 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on out edge

Nearside Rear tyre has nail within tread and deep cut not showing cord

Offside Front tyre perishing within tread not showing cord

leak from boost pipe

upper and lower engine covers fitted not allowing for full inspection

Pass 24 Jul 2014 115,283 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 115,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 106,736 miles

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2012 97,377 miles

rear heat shield loose

Pass 10 Aug 2011 86,481 miles

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

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

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

osr number plate lamp working but dim

Pass 23 Aug 2010 74,129 miles

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

front brake discs poor

Fail 23 Aug 2010 74,129 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front brake discs poor

Pass 24 Sep 2009 60,430 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 60,427 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Can not open tail gate

Pass 25 Sep 2008 44,073 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,722 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 KAX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KAX, 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 KAX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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