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BD55 LWO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,201 mi
Last recorded92,201 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 LWO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 92,201 miles

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2015 85,952 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar links.

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 24 Sep 2015 85,952 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar links.

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 78,072 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 68,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 61,328 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2011 56,163 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2010 49,702 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 49,702 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 43,216 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 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 LWO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LWO, 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 LWO registered?

BD55 LWO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is BD55 LWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 LWO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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