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BG05 KHL

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,579 mi
Last recorded186,579 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 KHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 186,579 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 186,579 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 177,530 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 177,330 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 173,012 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 163,916 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 163,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 154,342 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 154,342 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 150,168 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 150,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 145,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 139,875 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 139,755 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 139,755 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 KHL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KHL, 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 KHL registered?

BG05 KHL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is BG05 KHL safe to buy?

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