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BG05 ZGN

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,723 mi
Last recorded134,723 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ZGN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 134,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 130,077 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 117,167 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 105,071 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 92,077 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 78,910 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 78,910 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 65,342 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 65,342 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 53,026 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 53,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 40,918 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 32,053 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 28,006 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,366 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 16,649 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 ZGN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZGN, 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 ZGN registered?

BG05 ZGN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is BG05 ZGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 ZGN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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