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BD55 FPG

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,493 mi
Last recorded99,493 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 FPG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 99,493 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear both (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 97,990 miles

front bumper damaged

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 17 Dec 2018 97,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front bumper damaged

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 30 Nov 2017 95,828 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Dec 2016 88,303 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 88,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 79,758 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 79,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 72,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 65,008 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front lower arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre slightly cracked

n/s/f wing mirror cover missing

n/s/r seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 20 Feb 2012 51,058 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 51,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 42,393 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

check wheel alignment ref uneven front tyre wear

Fail 13 Oct 2009 37,525 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 37,525 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,673 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 FPG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FPG, 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 FPG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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