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BD55 FWN

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,650 mi
Last recorded98,650 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 FWN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 98,650 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Nov 2023 96,511 miles

Central Rear Lower FUEL TANK AND REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD NOT FULLY RETAINED BY FIXINGS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM INNER REAR BUSH PERISHED AND SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective MOUNTING CORRODED & BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM INNER REAR BUSH PERISHED AND SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 96,511 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp POSITION LAMP GOES OUT WHEN BRAKES APPLIED (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower FUEL TANK AND REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD NOT FULLY RETAINED BY FIXINGS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM INNER REAR BUSH PERISHED AND SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective MOUNTING CORRODED & BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM INNER REAR BUSH PERISHED AND SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 94,610 miles

Central Rear Lower FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD NOT FULLY RETAINED BY FIXINGS BUT UNLIKELY TO BECOME DETACHED

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM INNER REAR BUSHES PERISHED & CRACKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARMS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 92,035 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower FUEL TANK/EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD NOT FULLY RETAINED BY FIXINGS BUT NOT LIKELY TO BECOME DETACHED

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM, INNER REAR BUSH PERISHED AND DEBONDING. NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively SLIGHTLY BINDING (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM, INNER REAR BUSH PERISHED AND DEBONDING. NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 91,160 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE

Fail 23 Nov 2020 91,160 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO EXCESSIVE BIND ON N/S/F BRAKE (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 89,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR INNER BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured FADED (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR INNER BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured FADED (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 87,326 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 87,326 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 83,892 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 83,892 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 79,873 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 73,400 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 65,345 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 65,345 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 58,198 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 48,818 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 37,138 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2010 29,317 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 21,293 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 12,148 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 11,743 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
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BD55 FWN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 FWN, 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 FWN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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