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BD55 FSZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,013 mi
Last recorded114,013 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 FSZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 114,013 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 114,013 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 93,252 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 79,526 miles

front tyres wearing inside edges

Fail 7 Oct 2014 79,526 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 2 Oct 2013 62,802 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 62,802 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 47,218 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 38,178 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 38,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Oct 2010 25,394 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 18,282 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 18,282 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 11,481 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
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BD55 FSZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FSZ, 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 FSZ registered?

BD55 FSZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is BD55 FSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 FSZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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