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BG05 MTU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,263 mi
Last recorded86,263 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 86,263 miles

Engine oil is below the minimum

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread depth. No ply or cords visible (205/55/R16) recommended change

Fail 16 Dec 2015 86,263 miles

Engine oil is below the minimum

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread depth. No ply or cords visible (205/55/R16) recommended change

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 75,229 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 66,172 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 16 Aug 2012 55,733 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 55,733 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 47,437 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 39,280 miles

n/s front and rear tyres 2-3 mm

Fail 23 Jul 2010 39,280 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front and rear tyres 2-3 mm

Pass 8 Sep 2009 33,514 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 21,384 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 20,059 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 MTU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG05 MTU registered?

BG05 MTU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is BG05 MTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 MTU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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