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BD55 EVU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,740 mi
Last recorded131,740 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 EVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 131,740 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat sheild rattling

Pass 6 Nov 2012 111,805 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 95,350 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 95,350 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 80,817 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 68,349 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 58,509 miles

*****offside rear tyre worn down to legal limit*****

belly pan fitted

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

front pads appear low

outer sills covered

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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BD55 EVU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BD55 EVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD55 EVU registered?

BD55 EVU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is BD55 EVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 EVU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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