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BG05 KGZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,580 mi
Last recorded119,580 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 KGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 119,580 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 110,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 104,328 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 98,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear w/bearing slightly noisy

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

rear heat shield insecure and resting on exhaust

Fail 2 Jan 2018 98,088 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear w/bearing slightly noisy

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

rear heat shield insecure and resting on exhaust

Pass 4 Jan 2017 92,013 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate slightly corroded

both front tyres slightly cracked but no signs of cords or ply

Pass 4 Jan 2016 85,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 75,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2014 75,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 65,480 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 53,112 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 53,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 43,759 miles

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

o/s/f mud flap loose

slight rattle from cat area ?

tax disc holder in sweped area but not within zone A

Pass 5 Jan 2011 35,823 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 23,737 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 22,455 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 18,441 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 KGZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KGZ, 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 KGZ registered?

BG05 KGZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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