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BG05 KGJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,087 mi
Last recorded151,087 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 151,087 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 150,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 142,593 miles

exhaust deteriated

Fail 27 Apr 2016 142,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust deteriated

Pass 11 Apr 2015 134,336 miles

exhaust sheild loose

Fail 22 Apr 2014 125,787 miles

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

nearside front bearing slightly noisey

Pass 22 Apr 2014 125,787 miles

nearside front bearing slightly noisey

Fail 17 Apr 2014 125,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 18 Apr 2013 116,884 miles

exhaust coroding

exhaust heat shield loose

small cut nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2013 116,884 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust coroding

exhaust heat shield loose

small cut nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2012 107,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 96,344 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 96,344 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 88,302 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 80,957 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 73,464 miles

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

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 KGJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KGJ, 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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What year was BG05 KGJ registered?

BG05 KGJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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