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BG05 YCJ

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,763 mi
Last recorded115,763 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 YCJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 115,763 miles

Grille loose

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 115,755 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Grille loose

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 110,631 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 101,606 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 92,631 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 92,405 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 86,775 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 86,775 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 72,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 60,963 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 60,963 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 51,825 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 43,100 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 32,993 miles

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

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 YCJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG05 YCJ registered?

BG05 YCJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is BG05 YCJ safe to buy?

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