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BD55 ORC

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,064 mi
Last recorded183,064 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 ORC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 183,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 159,274 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers seat slightly insecure

exhaust heat shield loose

rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2020 134,620 miles

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

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

exhaust head shield loose

Fail 27 Feb 2020 134,620 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust head shield loose

Pass 20 Feb 2019 122,046 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Feb 2018 119,032 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both sides front (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 119,032 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both sides front (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 109,520 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 109,520 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 101,675 miles

both front tyres near limit

windscreen damage

Fail 19 Feb 2016 101,675 miles

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

both front tyres near limit

windscreen damage

Fail 23 Feb 2015 85,579 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked and perished (no cords visible)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 85,579 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracked and perished (no cords visible)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 61,954 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 61,945 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 61,564 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 54,203 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 47,317 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 47,317 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 41,678 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 41,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 35,896 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 28,948 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 28,948 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)

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 ORC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ORC, 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 ORC registered?

BD55 ORC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is BD55 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 ORC shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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