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AP55 BGY

2005 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,895 mi
Last recorded142,895 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 BGY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2019 142,895 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak mid box has leak of gasses (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front disc have worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bushes have play/splitting and seperation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joins have slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has chip >40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 132,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect STRUT -BORDER LINE (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 132,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect STRUT -BORDER LINE (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 119,938 miles

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

part sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2017 119,905 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

part sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2016 111,988 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 104,460 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)

front number plate cracked

part sill covers fitted

under body shields fitted

windscreen cracked

Fail 18 Nov 2015 104,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front number plate cracked

part sill covers fitted

under body shields fitted

windscreen cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2014 99,171 miles

front discs corroded edges

front exhaust mount corroded

slight play o/s/r antiroll bar link

Pass 16 Nov 2013 89,070 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 89,070 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 78,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 67,817 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 67,817 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 54,347 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 40,400 miles

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)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Nov 2008 27,085 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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AP55 BGY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BGY, 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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AP55 BGY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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