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BD55 LXR

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,913 mi
Last recorded157,913 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 LXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 157,913 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 155,088 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush badly worn (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear number plate lamps deteriorated

handbrake lever button missing, still operating o.k.

Fail 13 Feb 2018 155,088 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover damaged (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush badly worn (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear number plate lamps deteriorated

handbrake lever button missing, still operating o.k.

Pass 22 Feb 2017 145,755 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Feb 2016 137,079 miles

exhaust corroded

offside front coil spring corroded

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 137,070 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

offside front coil spring corroded

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 127,084 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 116,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2013 107,975 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 97,696 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 21 Dec 2011 97,696 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Dec 2010 88,501 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 80,768 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 62,398 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LXR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc 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 LXR, 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 LXR registered?

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

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