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BD55 FGG

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,142 mi
Last recorded179,142 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 FGG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 179,142 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear heat shield slightly loose

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsf & osf (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(back inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr & osr(trailing arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 172,974 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n.s & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2022 172,974 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n.s & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2021 167,646 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 167,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 160,522 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 146,318 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 146,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 132,740 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 123,955 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 115,820 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 115,820 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 107,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 107,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 98,281 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 88,152 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 76,758 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 63,673 miles

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

Nearside headlamp top mount broken

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 50,630 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 36,957 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 FGG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FGG, 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 FGG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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