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BG05 TXM

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,480 mi
Last recorded55,480 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 TXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 55,480 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 55,480 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2017 54,414 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 53,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 51,304 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 49,831 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 48,398 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 19 May 2012 47,235 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 45,522 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 44,153 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 44,153 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 42,009 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 42,009 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Fail 26 Apr 2008 30,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyre worn on inner edges

o/s/f door mirror cracked

some travel on parking brake lever requires adjustment

Pass 26 Apr 2008 30,719 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edges

o/s/f door mirror cracked

some travel on parking brake lever requires adjustment

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 TXM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol 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 TXM, 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 TXM registered?

BG05 TXM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is BG05 TXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 TXM 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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