CarVerify

Free Car Check

BD55 FVP

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,580 mi
Last recorded131,580 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
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 FVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 131,580 miles

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak driveshaft oil seal ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 124,854 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit were on edge inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 118,435 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 112,342 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 94,417 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 94,417 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 89,605 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jun 2009 82,372 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has nail in

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2009 82,372 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s/f tyre has nail in

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2008 72,091 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
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 FVP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 FVP, 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 FVP?

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

What year was BD55 FVP registered?

BD55 FVP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is BD55 FVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 FVP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD55 FVP 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 FVP. 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.