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AP55 BGV

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,603 mi
Last recorded72,603 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 BGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 72,603 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (b))

nsf & osf (shockabsorber top mount slight movement)

Pass 22 Dec 2017 66,740 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 94,963 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 83,357 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 83,357 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 74,430 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 74,426 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 67,729 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 56,305 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 48,680 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 48,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 37,461 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 28,148 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Dec 2009 28,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2008 22,809 miles

Offside Front 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 19 Dec 2008 22,809 miles

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

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

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

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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AP55 BGV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AP55 BGV, 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 AP55 BGV registered?

AP55 BGV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is AP55 BGV safe to buy?

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