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BD55 SXU

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,759 mi
Last recorded128,759 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 SXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 128,759 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 121,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 114,926 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 114,926 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2016 109,900 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 109,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear one (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear one (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 100,889 miles

nail osr tyre and age cracks 205/55/16

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Dec 2014 93,173 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 85,011 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 77,396 miles

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 67,870 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 54,575 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 40,017 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 24,943 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 SXU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD55 SXU registered?

BD55 SXU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is BD55 SXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 SXU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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