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BG05 YBD

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,231 mi
Last recorded167,231 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2023 167,231 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2022 154,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 147,941 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 133,428 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 126,985 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 119,027 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 10,366 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 101,258 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 92,352 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 83,275 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 76,192 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 67,248 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 57,282 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 48,034 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 38,555 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 YBD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YBD, 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 YBD registered?

BG05 YBD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is BG05 YBD safe to buy?

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