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BG05 YSO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,457 mi
Last recorded97,457 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 YSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 97,457 miles

Offside Front rear of wing has corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2022

Nearside Front Lower corroded

Nearside Front Lower wing corroding

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower corroded

Nearside Front Lower wing corroding

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 90,517 miles

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

Offside Front O/S/F wing trailing edge adjacent to O/S sill heavily corroded (hole)

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 90,517 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front O/S/F wing trailing edge adjacent to O/S sill heavily corroded (hole)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 88,366 miles

Both front tyres starting to get abit low on tread

Both p/brake cables starting to get abit corroded at rear end areas

Excessive corrosion and hole at O/S/F end lower w/arch edge and outer sill end area (NOT yet within fail limits at time of test)

Exhaust system getting abit corroded (esp front FLEXIBLE section)

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded (esp rear subframe)

P/Brake efficiency low at 17% (16% = MINIMUM limit)

P/Brake lever travel appears abit short

Rear end inner sills/chassis areas and around seat belt and suspension arm mounts, getting abit corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 85,170 miles

Front exhaust FLEXIBLE area starting to get abit deteriorated

Rear end inner sills and areas around suspension arm and seat belt mounts, getting abit corroded

Slight bend at O/S/F wheel at inner rim area

Pass 30 Oct 2018 77,221 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 71,531 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing at inner edge of tread.

Offside front inner wishbone bush (rear most) separated and has slight play under load.

Offside front tyre badly worn at inner edge of tread.

Park brake performance poor.

Rear suspension subframe corroding.

Surface corrosion at both rear inner sills.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 65,515 miles

P/Brake efficiency getting low at 18% (16% = MINIMUM limit)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 59,825 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 56,225 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 56,225 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 47,094 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 46,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advcise front tyres wearing on inner edge

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 43,035 miles

advise exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2011 39,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 39,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 36,645 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 31,708 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 25,377 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 YSO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YSO, 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 YSO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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