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BG05 YDW

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,540 mi
Last recorded192,540 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 YDW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2022 192,540 miles

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))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 192,540 miles

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))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 176,653 miles

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2021 176,649 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 170,665 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 161,487 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres worn on inside edges

air intake hose splitting

Fail 14 May 2019 161,487 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 151,966 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 142,861 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 142,861 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 134,340 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 134,340 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 121,015 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 121,015 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 109,464 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 98,597 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 88,958 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 79,712 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 68,065 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 54,429 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 40,942 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 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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BG05 YDW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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