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BG05 VBT

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,057 mi
Last recorded98,057 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 98,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm inner (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 98,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm inner (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 91,263 miles

driver seat doesn't recline

Fail 16 Jan 2017 91,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

driver seat doesn't recline

Fail 13 Jan 2017 91,260 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 72,893 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 67,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

after market wheels fitted altough appear tight whell nuts do NOT look on very far.

Fail 9 Dec 2014 67,009 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

after market wheels fitted altough appear tight whell nuts do NOT look on very far.

Pass 6 Dec 2013 57,160 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 52,851 miles

wearto offside front tyre on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2012 52,485 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

wear to offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2011 42,715 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 42,132 miles

stabalizer link bush covers deteriating

Pass 20 Apr 2010 36,836 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 30,377 miles

front brake discs slightly worn , front brake pads wearing low , slight kerb damage to wheel trims , n/s inner c.v boot leaking grease

Pass 11 Apr 2008 27,106 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2008 27,106 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 VBT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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