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BG05 TWA

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

86,855 mi
Last recorded86,855 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 86,855 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 79,794 miles

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 72,639 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 72,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside bush worn with movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush worn with movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers wiper is split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is out of shape and cracking low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2023 60,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Going white. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 55,742 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 55,027 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 53,648 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 53,648 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 51,288 miles

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

rear tyres have age related cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2018 49,002 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 45,811 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 42,841 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 39,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

front inner pads look low

Pass 28 Apr 2014 35,237 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 30,529 miles

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

cv grease around inner driveshaft gaiters

Pass 16 Apr 2012 26,751 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 22,399 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres feathering on inner edges (205/55/R16)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 18,175 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 14,481 miles

Both front inner drive shaft gaitors leaking grease

Pass 23 Apr 2008 11,243 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 TWA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 TWA, 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 TWA registered?

BG05 TWA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is BG05 TWA safe to buy?

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