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BD55 FDL

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

193,081 mi
Last recorded193,081 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 FDL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2018 193,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower wing holed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 188,475 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 179,801 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)

centre section exhaust outer skin is corroded

exhaust is corroded allover

Pass 21 Sep 2015 165,891 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened slight fluid leak (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 147,224 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 147,224 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 128,565 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 128,565 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 113,399 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 97,114 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 79,441 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 60,631 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 44,454 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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BD55 FDL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FDL, 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 FDL registered?

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

Is BD55 FDL safe to buy?

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