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BD55 FHS

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,088 mi
Last recorded117,088 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 FHS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 117,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down at 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down at 2.3mm & age cracking around inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 117,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down at 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down at 2.3mm & age cracking around inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 110,163 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 100,872 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 94,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 94,648 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 87,480 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 87,480 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 81,872 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 81,872 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 80,512 miles

off side front fog light not working

Fail 26 Feb 2020 80,509 miles

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

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

near side front washer jet poor performance

off side front fog light not working

Pass 25 Feb 2019 77,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 74,301 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 71,275 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 71,275 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 67,192 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 63,061 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 58,463 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 54,810 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2011 51,506 miles

all four tyres at 3mm and wearing thin

Pass 10 Nov 2010 46,181 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 38,089 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 28,460 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 FHS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD55 FHS registered?

BD55 FHS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is BD55 FHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 FHS shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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