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BG05 XXU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,111 mi
Last recorded143,111 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 143,111 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

park brake low effort

Fail 5 Feb 2021 143,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing drivers mirror glass (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

park brake low effort

Pass 8 Nov 2019 126,712 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 122,071 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 115,130 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 109,062 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre inside wear

osf tyre inside wear

Fail 25 Nov 2015 109,062 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre inside wear

osf tyre inside wear

Fail 24 Nov 2014 106,217 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 106,217 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 103,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2013 103,028 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 99,899 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 95,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded on inner face

offside front tyre worn on inside tread

Pass 10 Nov 2010 91,021 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 88,105 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 78,471 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 78,056 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 61,166 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 XXU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XXU, 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 XXU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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