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BD55 OPZ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,148 mi
Last recorded86,148 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 86,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear trailing bushes worn and unbonding close to limit

front brake discs heavily pitted

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 9 May 2015 86,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear trailing bushes worn and unbonding close to limit

front brake discs heavily pitted

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2015 85,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion to n/s/f wing and arch

front brake pads slightly worn

frotn brake discs lipped

heavy age cracking n/s/r tyre

play in both rear drop links

rear coil springs corroded

rear trailing arm bushes unbonding

slight play in o/s/f drop link

Pass 5 Apr 2014 74,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2014 73,988 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 67,834 miles

Engine fault light on

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leaking from exhaust

Pass 10 Apr 2012 61,911 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 61,911 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine undertray fitted

engine undertray is insecure

nearside rear wheel bearing is noisy

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2010 42,527 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted

plastic cover sills fitted

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 22 Feb 2010 42,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine undertray fitted

plastic cover sills fitted

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jan 2009 33,612 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 OPZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OPZ, 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 OPZ registered?

BD55 OPZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is BD55 OPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 OPZ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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