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BG05 KDN

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,182 mi
Last recorded144,182 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 144,182 miles

all heaT SHIELDS LOOSE

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 144,182 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

all heaT SHIELDS LOOSE

Pass 20 Dec 2019 123,444 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Dec 2018 109,285 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 109,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 94,432 miles

NSF Wing Mirror (Non Oblig) has damage

Rear Coil Springs rusty

Rear Number plate worn

Pass 8 May 2017 92,669 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 92,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2016 88,432 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 88,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 77,924 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 77,924 miles

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

Offside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 14 May 2014 68,789 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 68,789 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 58,435 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2013 58,435 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 84,150 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 42,253 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,473 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 27,954 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 May 2008 18,777 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 KDN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KDN, 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 KDN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is BG05 KDN safe to buy?

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