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BG05 UZH

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

144,636 mi
Last recorded144,636 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 144,636 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 138,012 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 138,012 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 131,641 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 131,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 127,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 122,710 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 118,773 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded off but secure with another bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 115,412 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 109,509 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 109,438 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket by front flexi broken of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 103,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 103,738 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 96,036 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 96,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 88,354 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 88,354 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 80,192 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,192 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 72,966 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 72,966 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 64,441 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 64,425 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 56,023 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 46,443 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 34,767 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 32,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2009 32,188 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 24,480 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 UZH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 UZH, 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 UZH registered?

BG05 UZH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is BG05 UZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 UZH shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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