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BG05 UAX

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,028 mi
Last recorded165,028 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 165,028 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

streeing wheei cover ripped

water leak

Fail 13 Jun 2017 165,028 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

streeing wheei cover ripped

water leak

Pass 16 Jun 2016 156,202 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 147,189 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 147,189 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 143,561 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 129,985 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Fail 10 May 2013 129,985 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 12 May 2012 123,162 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 115,377 miles

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

front and rear brake discs wearing

Fail 11 May 2011 115,377 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front and rear brake discs wearing

Pass 24 Apr 2010 106,876 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 106,871 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 99,894 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 82,981 miles

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

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 UAX 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UAX, 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 UAX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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