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BG05 MHO

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,716 mi
Last recorded102,716 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 102,716 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 102,318 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 92,527 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 82,271 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 73,581 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 67,187 miles

both front tyres 2mm wearing on edges

coil springs surface corrosion

front flexi joint deteriated

osr metal brake pipe surface corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2014 67,187 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres 2mm wearing on edges

front flexi joint deteriated

Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,170 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 60,462 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 52,689 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 52,689 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 44,415 miles

front discs worn and lipped

Pass 3 Oct 2009 32,144 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 26,413 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,413 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 MHO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 MHO, 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 MHO registered?

BG05 MHO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is BG05 MHO safe to buy?

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