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BG05 VAX

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,137 mi
Last recorded107,137 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 VAX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 107,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 107,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 98,878 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 98,222 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 97,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 96,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 95,912 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 95,521 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 95,118 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated boot fitted but leaking greese (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 95,111 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear p-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides to white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure last bracket on exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated boot fitted but leaking greese (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 94,593 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 94,593 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 91,950 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 85,739 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 82,288 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 77,125 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 70,183 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 62,341 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 53,103 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 43,741 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,935 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 23,450 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 VAX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 VAX, 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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What year was BG05 VAX registered?

BG05 VAX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is BG05 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 VAX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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