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BD55 FCE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,034 mi
Last recorded125,034 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 FCE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 125,034 miles

Centre box corroding

Nearside Front wing mirror cracked

Offside Front wing damaged & holed

oil leak at engine bay

Fail 26 Nov 2015 125,034 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Centre box corroding

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-3mm & worn on edges 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wing mirror cracked

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded corroding in areas (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wing damaged & holed

oil leak at engine bay

Pass 28 Nov 2014 115,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

rear heatshield loose

Fail 28 Nov 2014 115,947 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

rear heatshield loose

Pass 21 Nov 2013 83,190 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 91,073 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 82,779 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 72,264 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 72,264 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 61,880 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 61,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 54,404 miles

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

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 FCE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD55 FCE, 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 BD55 FCE registered?

BD55 FCE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is BD55 FCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 FCE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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