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BG05 TOU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,430 mi
Last recorded131,430 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 TOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 131,430 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 120,253 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge, 205/50R17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 116,802 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 116,801 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 112,416 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 112,416 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 107,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge - 205/50r17 - 2.5mm

Pass 25 Apr 2013 97,456 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 97,456 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 90,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 90,206 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 80,175 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 68,662 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 62,815 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 52,583 miles

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

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

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 TOU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 TOU, 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 TOU registered?

BG05 TOU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is BG05 TOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 TOU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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