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BD55 SOU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,296 mi
Last recorded132,296 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 SOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 132,296 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 114,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 101,829 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 May 2021 99,983 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 99,983 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 97,077 miles

rear brake flexi hoses are starting to crack

rear tyres are starting to perrish

Pass 10 Apr 2019 91,087 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 85,282 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 77,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 1 Apr 2016 70,396 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 70,396 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 65,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,577 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 59,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 57,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

stone chips in screen

Pass 10 Nov 2012 50,192 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

minor stone chips in screen

nearside front tyre 2-3mm only

offside front tyre 3mm only

Pass 2 Dec 2011 42,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2010 35,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2009 29,001 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 22,909 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 SOU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SOU, 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 SOU registered?

BD55 SOU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is BD55 SOU safe to buy?

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