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BG05 PXA

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,477 mi
Last recorded115,477 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 PXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2015 115,477 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emits light blue smoke

Pass 31 Mar 2015 115,477 miles

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

emits light blue smoke

Pass 4 Jun 2014 113,436 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heatshield loose

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Jun 2014 113,436 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heatshield loose

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2013 107,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

eml light on

Pass 11 Jul 2012 104,539 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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 104,539 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 93,984 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 83,231 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2009 68,641 miles

Oil leak

advise signs of a previous fuel leak around fuel injectors.

Pass 28 May 2008 43,589 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 PXA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 PXA, 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 PXA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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