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BG05 ULV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,040 mi
Last recorded103,040 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ULV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 103,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 103,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 98,547 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wing to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner cv boot tiny leak

Pass 16 Apr 2018 94,789 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 90,376 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 85,662 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 79,819 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 79,819 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 74,054 miles

All wipers smearing

Front discs corroded on inner sides

Lateral arm bushes splitting

Pass 2 Apr 2013 67,404 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 60,613 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 53,622 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 47,078 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 38,716 miles

fluid leaking from engine area

Pass 28 Apr 2008 35,065 miles

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

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

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

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 ULV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ULV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG05 ULV registered?

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

Is BG05 ULV safe to buy?

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