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BD55 FXW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,190 mi
Last recorded127,190 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 FXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 127,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 122,347 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 107,876 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 100,238 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 100,237 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 96,479 miles

Diesel smeel in vehicle

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

General corrosion under vehicle

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2012 93,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc's slightly lipped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2012 93,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc's slightly lipped

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2011 89,738 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 75,989 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 11 Sep 2009 53,772 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,334 miles

plastic under guard under vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2007 26,545 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 26,545 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 FXW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FXW, 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 FXW registered?

BD55 FXW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is BD55 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 FXW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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