CarVerify

Free Car Check

BD55 FKO

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

205,266 mi
Last recorded205,266 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 205,266 miles

Nearside Front wing corouded

Offside Front wing couoded

Fail 1 Dec 2020 205,261 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wing corouded

Offside Front wing couoded

Pass 17 Oct 2019 193,957 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 188,573 miles

Offside rear seat belt removed

Slight rumble from both rear wheel bearings

Some corrosion starting offside sill rear end

Fail 1 Nov 2018 188,573 miles

Offside rear seat belt removed

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Slight rumble from both rear wheel bearings

Some corrosion starting offside sill rear end

Pass 9 Nov 2017 180,224 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 180,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 173,385 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 160,087 miles

BOTH rear coil springs slightly corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH rear (3.6.B.4e)

center exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2015 160,087 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

BOTH rear coil springs slightly corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH rear (3.6.B.4e)

center exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2014 147,006 miles

BOTH front coil springs slightly corroded

BOTH rear coil springs slightly corroded

Offside 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)

centre exhaust corroded and deteriorated

n/s/r handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2013 129,939 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 116,458 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 102,548 miles

n/s/r handbrake cable slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2010 87,121 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 87,121 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 71,407 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear handbrake cable covering damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 71,407 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear handbrake cable covering damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 49,323 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)

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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BD55 FKO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FKO, 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

How do I check the history of BD55 FKO?

You can check the full history of BD55 FKO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BD55 FKO registered?

BD55 FKO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is BD55 FKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 FKO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD55 FKO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BD55 FKO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.