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BD55 FFJ

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,569 mi
Last recorded126,569 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 FFJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 126,569 miles

bonnet opening mechanism faulty bot doable

exhaust hear shield near fuel tank adrift

front exhaust downpipe flexi section deteriorated and front exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2021 126,569 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bonnet opening mechanism faulty bot doable

exhaust hear shield near fuel tank adrift

front exhaust downpipe flexi section deteriorated and front exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 115,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc faces pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have inner shoulder wear very near excess (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank heat shield corroded and adrift @ two fixing points

inlet manifold vacuum pipe collapsed

Pass 23 Sep 2019 108,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

inlet manifold vacuum pipe collapsed

Fail 23 Sep 2019 108,829 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

inlet manifold vacuum pipe collapsed

Pass 22 Oct 2018 105,109 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 100,403 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 89,283 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 89,283 miles

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

rear tyres worn on edges 205/55/16 91v

Pass 12 Mar 2016 78,578 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 78,578 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 70,211 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,074 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 50,841 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 37,831 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 27,400 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 18,175 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2009 3,994 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 3,842 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 FFJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FFJ, 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 FFJ registered?

BD55 FFJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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