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BG05 UZU

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,262 mi
Last recorded108,262 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 UZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 108,262 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leek from engine

Pass 17 Jan 2018 106,098 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 106,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 102,817 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 99,760 miles

damage to nearside outter sill

Fail 11 Jan 2016 99,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

damage to nearside outter sill

Pass 12 Sep 2014 95,516 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 91,749 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 91,749 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 82,738 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 82,738 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 68,029 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 53,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Oil leak

slight tear in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,718 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,567 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 UZU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UZU, 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 UZU registered?

BG05 UZU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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