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BG05 XWW

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,303 mi
Last recorded110,303 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 110,303 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 99,388 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 89,921 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 80,627 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 80,628 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 75,301 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint SLIGHT PLAY (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear BRAKE DISC FLUCTUATING/WARPED

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 68,284 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 61,375 miles

Front brake disc's corroded on inner edge

Pass 31 Dec 2012 53,405 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 48,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 48,339 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 39,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lower engine cover missing belt exposed

ns mirror casing missing

osf & nsr hub caps ford badges missing

water getting into rear number plate still readable at time of test

Fail 16 Feb 2011 39,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lower engine cover missing belt exposed

ns mirror casing missing

osf & nsr hub caps ford badges missing

water getting into rear number plate still readable at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2010 28,337 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 28,335 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres edges of tread cracking.

coolant below min

Pass 10 Apr 2009 18,374 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

poss puncher osr pressure low did not see a nail

Pass 4 Apr 2008 9,102 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 XWW 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 XWW, 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 XWW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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