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BG05 PWY

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

73,209 mi
Last recorded73,209 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 73,209 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 70,230 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 66,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 62,539 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 57,950 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 57,750 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 56,591 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 56,375 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 54,240 miles

both nearside tyres have slight damage to outer wall

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer sill panel slightly damaged

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 27 Feb 2018 54,240 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer sill panel slightly damaged

both nearside tyres have slight damage to outer wall

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 24 Feb 2017 52,934 miles

Both front direction indicators slightly discoloured

Both front tyres are feathering

Both front wipers are starting to smear

Both front wishbone rear bushes have slight movement

Brake fluid level low

Centre caps fitted-Retainers not checked

Exhaust system corroded slightly

Front brake discs are worn and corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to feather and has sidewall damage

Offside Rear tyre and 2 nails in it

Oil leak

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

Steering rack sweating slightly

Washer reservoir losing water

Pass 16 Mar 2016 51,678 miles

Centre caps fitted-Retainers not checked

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear and nearside front tyres are starting to feathr on outer edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight oil leak

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Mar 2015 49,532 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 46,912 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 46,101 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 43,885 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 43,248 miles

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

park brake - low efficiency

Fail 7 Oct 2011 43,242 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 33,242 miles

offside front tyre start to feather inner tread

Pass 9 Sep 2009 23,271 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 23,271 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers slightly worn

Pass 5 Sep 2008 13,838 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 12,195 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 PWY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PWY, 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 PWY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is BG05 PWY safe to buy?

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