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BD55 FFZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,873 mi
Last recorded135,873 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 FFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 135,873 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 131,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 131,701 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 126,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 122,063 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 109,937 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 91,214 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/e tyre 2005 split+perished change asap. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015

front to back brake pipes covered with copper grease

near side front tyre down 2.5mm

noise from off side rear wheel when turned

Fail 21 Oct 2015 76,993 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose hanging down

front to back brake pipes covered with copper grease

near side front tyre down 2.5mm

noise from off side rear wheel when turned

oil leak from engine and gear box

Pass 25 Oct 2014 69,009 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

temporary fixing on rear exhaust

Pass 1 Nov 2013 62,766 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 55,914 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 48,982 miles

slight wear in o/s & n/s brake reaction bushes

Pass 21 Oct 2010 38,619 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 25,498 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 14,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 14,839 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FFZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FFZ, 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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BD55 FFZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2005.

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