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BG05 TUP

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,510 mi
Last recorded120,510 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 TUP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 120,510 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 120,506 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 111,878 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 100,604 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 100,598 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 93,519 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 86,217 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 86,217 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front tyres inner edge wear

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 76,959 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight bind to osr brake

Pass 9 Mar 2015 66,624 miles

steering rack sight leak

wipers poor

Pass 12 Mar 2014 57,442 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 52,121 miles

sign of damp rack area

Pass 28 May 2012 40,878 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 30,540 miles

Tyres all round,especially front ones wearing to minimum tread depth for MOT standarts

Fail 1 Jun 2011 30,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyres all round,especially front ones wearing to minimum tread depth for MOT standarts

Pass 25 May 2010 20,735 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 12,438 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 1,955 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 1,555 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 TUP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TUP, 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 TUP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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