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BD55 FVA

2005 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

208,846 mi
Last recorded208,846 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 FVA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2025 208,846 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened arm which the spring sits onto (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driveshaft bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 3 Oct 2024 199,333 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 199,330 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 191,407 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 18 Oct 2023 191,407 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 24 Nov 2022 184,341 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 184,341 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 176,564 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 176,564 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2020 169,992 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 162,486 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 162,484 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 149,421 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 149,420 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 144,112 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 137,095 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 137,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 126,915 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 126,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 119,942 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 119,942 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 113,481 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 113,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 106,790 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 100,532 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 100,532 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 93,518 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 93,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 64,877 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 64,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 61,021 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 FVA is a 2005 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 FVA, 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 FVA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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