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BG05 UYX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,188 mi
Last recorded158,188 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 UYX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 158,188 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various rubber boots and bushes both front and rear deteriorated and worn

Pass 19 Nov 2018 145,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 144,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished on inner tread

Fail 23 Nov 2017 144,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished on inner tread

Pass 25 Nov 2016 140,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre excessively worn on inner edges.

Fail 25 Nov 2016 140,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre excessively worn on inner edges.

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 131,371 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 131,238 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 117,815 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 117,452 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 117,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 110,932 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 97,202 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 97,202 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 79,832 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 63,406 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)

slight bulge in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 May 2009 50,391 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 50,325 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 31,169 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 UYX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UYX, 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 UYX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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