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BD55 LWR

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 LWR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 7 Aug 2020

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 6 Aug 2019
Pass 10 Aug 2018 129,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 129,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017
Pass 12 Aug 2016 114,020 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 106,925 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 98,589 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 98,589 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 90,970 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2012 85,264 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

small chips in screen

wipers worn

Fail 3 Jan 2012 85,264 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

small chips in screen

wipers worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 61,449 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 50,336 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,890 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 LWR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWR, 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 LWR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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