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BD55 LZO

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,694 mi
Last recorded109,694 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 LZO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 109,694 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 109,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 104,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 104,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing spring clip (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 99,792 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 99,792 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported second from rear exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/f wishbone (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod missing n/s/r anti roll bar drop link broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/f wishbone (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod missing o/s/r anti roll bar drop link (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear reg lights not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 89,883 miles

exhaust bracket broken

n/s/f ttyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2014 82,106 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 75,264 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 69,352 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 69,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 64,629 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 64,629 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 57,837 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 50,990 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 LZO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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