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BG05 VBX

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,531 mi
Last recorded112,531 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 VBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 112,531 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 108,610 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 108,610 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 102,351 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 102,351 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 97,638 miles

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

General rust/surface corrosion on front & rear suspension components & subframes.

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 92,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General rust & surface corrosion on front & rear subframes, & front & rear suspension components.

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 89,920 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 84,014 miles

Rear exhaust box slight blow

Rear exhaust hanger bracket insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2018 75,686 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 68,961 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 68,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 62,053 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 56,458 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Apr 2014 51,067 miles

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

front disc's unevenly worn

Pass 19 Apr 2013 46,213 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 41,278 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,530 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 29,728 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,585 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 18,487 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 VBX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

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

Is BG05 VBX safe to buy?

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