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BD55 FXZ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

239,530 mi
Last recorded239,530 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 FXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 239,530 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 228,984 miles

Coolant leak rear of engine wet ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe slight split/crack (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 228,979 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement Parking lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak rear of engine wet ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe slight split/crack (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 219,558 miles

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

Parking brake effiency just met (o/s reading slightly down)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 206,290 miles

Damage to o/s/f wing / bumper

Standard tyre fitted to o/s/r

Fail 4 Nov 2016 206,211 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked in chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked in chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Damage to o/s/f wing / bumper

Standard tyre fitted to o/s/r

Pass 9 Nov 2015 185,780 miles

Damage to o/s/f wing / bumper

Slight noise detected from o/s/f and o/s/r wheels when rotated

Fail 5 Nov 2015 185,506 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Damage to o/s/f wing / bumper

Slight noise detected from o/s/f and o/s/r wheels when rotated

Pass 18 Nov 2014 174,366 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and peeling

Pass 30 Jul 2013 157,796 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 157,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 151,111 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 144,992 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 140,720 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 140,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 132,506 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 132,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 116,894 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 116,894 miles

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
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BD55 FXZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FXZ, 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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What year was BD55 FXZ registered?

BD55 FXZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is BD55 FXZ safe to buy?

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