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BD55 FPX

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,031 mi
Last recorded139,031 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 139,031 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 139,031 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer clip missing (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 132,090 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 132,090 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc cvj boot split (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater missing repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 121,576 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 121,576 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' in corner of wind screen (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 114,008 miles

Insecure wiring in nearside rear passengers foot-well area.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Slight judder from offside front brake.

Fail 24 Oct 2014 114,008 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Insecure wiring in nearside rear passengers foot-well area.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Slight judder from offside front brake.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 102,878 miles

N/S/R Tyre cracking due to age

Pass 26 Oct 2012 93,883 miles

nearside rear tyre uneven inner wear....

rear exhaust silencer detriorating....

Fail 26 Oct 2012 93,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

nearside rear tyre uneven inner wear....

rear exhaust silencer detriorating....

Pass 15 Oct 2011 80,769 miles

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

front discs worn on inner faces

Pass 30 Oct 2010 63,081 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 44,816 miles

advise underguard fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2008 33,081 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 33,081 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 FPX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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