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BG05 MSO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,747 mi
Last recorded102,747 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2014 102,747 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 102,747 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 84,930 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 67,261 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 67,252 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low and uneven

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter slightly worn

offside rear tyre worn out on inside edge

Fail 23 Apr 2012 67,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre worn low and uneven

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter slightly worn

offside rear tyre worn out on inside edge

Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,096 miles

front wiper blades slightly worn

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly uneven

slight wear offside steering rack arm

Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,856 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brakes application slightly uneven

front wiper blades slightly worn

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 22 Apr 2010 46,856 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brakes application slightly uneven

front wiper blades slightly worn

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Apr 2009 37,994 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished and cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2008 30,614 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 MSO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MSO, 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 MSO registered?

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

Is BG05 MSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 MSO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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