CarVerify

Free Car Check

BD55 FUJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,858 mi
Last recorded134,858 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
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 FUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
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

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 134,858 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 134,857 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 127,715 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 121,623 miles

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded & come away from box (not blowing)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 121,623 miles

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded & come away from box (not blowing)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 113,799 miles

Nearside Rear lateral arm bush perished

Offside Rear tyre 3 nails and tread low

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine covers fitted

exhaust centre section heavily corroded but not blowin

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s and o/s front lower arms rear bushes perished

n/s and o/s front lower arms rear bushes perished

Fail 22 Oct 2015 113,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear lateral arm bush perished

Offside Rear tyre 3 nails and tread low

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine covers fitted

exhaust centre section heavily corroded but not blowin

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s and o/s front lower arms rear bushes perished

n/s and o/s front lower arms rear bushes perished

Pass 29 Oct 2014 105,575 miles

Exhaust heat shields insecure

Exhaust silencer in poor condition.(not blowing)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 105,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust heat shields insecure

Exhaust silencer in poor condition.(not blowing)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 91,139 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 91,139 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 86,150 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 86,150 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 70,552 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 70,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 60,934 miles

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

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)

front number plate lightly water marked

Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,996 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 40,004 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 FUJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FUJ, 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 FUJ?

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

What year was BD55 FUJ registered?

BD55 FUJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is BD55 FUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 FUJ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD55 FUJ 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 FUJ. 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.