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BG05 UKX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,374 mi
Last recorded115,374 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 115,374 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 115,374 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 111,476 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 105,831 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 98,218 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 98,218 miles

Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 88,360 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 80,584 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 80,581 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 72,119 miles

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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 65,783 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 May 2017 58,663 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 52,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 46,060 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 39,816 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 33,135 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 33,135 miles

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

both rear tyres splitting

n/s/f trye close to limit and tread splitting

Pass 10 May 2012 26,550 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 26,546 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 23,321 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 19,404 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 15,762 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 11,754 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 UKX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UKX, 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 UKX registered?

BG05 UKX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is BG05 UKX safe to buy?

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