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BN05 BGE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,885 mi
Last recorded81,885 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 BGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 81,885 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

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

Rear fog light full of water

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F and N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 81,883 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

Noise from engine, possibly cam belt area

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

Rear fog light full of water

Reverse light not working

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F and N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 70,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 70,024 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2021 56,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 54,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 54,640 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 53,323 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 51,285 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 47,193 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 38,456 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 38,397 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 30,462 miles

centre seat belt not tested due to child seat

n/s/r seat not tested due to child seat

Pass 2 Feb 2013 26,311 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 21,688 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 21,688 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 15,685 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 13,931 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 11,117 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 8,094 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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BN05 BGE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN05 BGE, 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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BN05 BGE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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