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BG05 PWN

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,431 mi
Last recorded77,431 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 PWN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 77,431 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 76,126 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 76,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 74,970 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 74,967 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working WHEN SIDELIGHTS SWITCHED ON (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 73,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 71,023 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 71,023 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 66,619 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 66,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 58,994 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 58,994 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 58,991 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 58,544 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 58,213 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 56,293 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2016 56,293 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2015 54,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 54,266 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 52,163 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 48,217 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 48,217 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 43,733 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 38,203 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2010 30,285 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 30,285 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2009 18,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 14,413 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 PWN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 PWN, 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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BG05 PWN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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