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BD55 OLU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

55,160 mi
Last recorded55,160 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 OLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 55,160 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 51,260 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 50,884 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 50,141 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 49,423 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 48,598 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 47,475 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 47,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 46,009 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 44,822 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 43,564 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 41,596 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 39,452 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 37,944 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 35,733 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 33,218 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2010 30,474 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 24,277 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 17,983 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 OLU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 OLU, 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 OLU registered?

BD55 OLU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is BD55 OLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 OLU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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