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BG05 ULH

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,740 mi
Last recorded149,740 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ULH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 149,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 136,169 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Allround (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion under vehicle surface corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres on legal limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 129,998 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2017 124,450 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 124,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 112,705 miles

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 112,526 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 103,302 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 98,893 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 88,729 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Feb 2013 88,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Mar 2012 79,109 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 79,051 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 69,336 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 59,232 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 45,573 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 31,001 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 ULH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ULH, 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 ULH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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