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BG05 OGZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,976 mi
Last recorded139,976 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 OGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 139,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 139,976 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 138,605 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nsr and osr. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 132,096 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 132,078 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 126,763 miles

Central Exhaust shield slightly loose

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust shield slightly loose

Pass 21 Feb 2019 118,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear on the inside of the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 118,534 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Strut mounting bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear on the inside of the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 109,606 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 101,310 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 95,772 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)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 89,194 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 81,020 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 69,949 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 59,572 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)

front discs worn.

rear discs worn.

Pass 18 May 2011 49,590 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 41,764 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 33,470 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 33,469 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2008 25,992 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 OGZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OGZ, 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 OGZ registered?

BG05 OGZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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