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BG05 YBB

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,275 mi
Last recorded102,275 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 YBB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 102,275 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 100,504 miles

rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 98,517 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2022 96,118 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 93,691 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 91,247 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 89,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 87,469 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 85,858 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 84,241 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 82,119 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 82,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 76,401 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in offside steering

Fail 16 Jul 2015 76,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in offside steering

Pass 17 Jul 2014 67,437 miles

judder rear brakes,becoming excessive nearside!!!

oil weep steering rack

rear indicators fading to white

slight movement front strut top mounts

Pass 27 Jun 2013 58,442 miles

slight judder nearside rear brake

slight roughness in steering through lock to lock

slight weep steering rack

Fail 27 Jun 2013 58,442 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre badly feathered around inner edge

offside rear tyre to 1.6mm limit & badly split

slight judder nearside rear brake

slight roughness in steering through lock to lock

slight weep steering rack

Pass 4 Jul 2012 49,890 miles

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

front tyres wearing outer edges

rear indicators fading to white light

slight brake judder nearside rear

Pass 30 Jun 2011 41,052 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 32,371 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 23,648 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 15,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 15,485 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 14,900 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 YBB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YBB, 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 YBB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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