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BG05 XWF

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,932 mi
Last recorded98,932 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 XWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 98,932 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2020 98,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2019 93,322 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing has slight rust

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 93,322 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing has slight rust

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 89,322 miles

Nearside Front wing wheel arch rusted

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 85,922 miles

Nearside Front rust on wheel arch

Pass 25 Nov 2016 83,639 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front rust on wheel arch

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 83,639 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front rust on wheel arch

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 80,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 78,809 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 74,423 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 71,406 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,462 miles

petrol flap damaged

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 68,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

petrol flap damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2010 63,860 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 52,811 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 48,573 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 XWF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XWF, 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 XWF registered?

BG05 XWF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is BG05 XWF safe to buy?

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