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BD55 OPX

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,166 mi
Last recorded132,166 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 OPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 132,166 miles

under trays

Pass 12 Nov 2021 129,164 miles

under tray

Pass 6 Nov 2020 127,114 miles

under tray

Pass 11 May 2019 121,835 miles

under tray

Pass 12 Jul 2018 112,659 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 112,653 miles

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned Track rod end worn and insecure on steering rack arm (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 99,722 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 107,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 107,590 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 102,403 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 101,479 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 101,479 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 98,523 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 98,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 87,061 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 87,061 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 74,273 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 74,273 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 60,910 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 60,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 47,728 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 39,873 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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 OPX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OPX, 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 OPX registered?

BD55 OPX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is BD55 OPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 OPX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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