MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,540 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wing corroded
Front Headlamp aim not tested Both front (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Working but stays on cannot be turned off with dipped beans (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge on cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wing corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front tyres worn on inside edges
air intake hose splitting
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front tyres worn on inside edges
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
air intake hose splitting
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG05 YDW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YDW, 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 YDW registered?
BG05 YDW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 May 2005.
Is BG05 YDW safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG05 YDW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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