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BD55 UGB

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

144,899 mi
Last recorded144,899 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 UGB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 144,899 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 144,899 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 142,126 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 142,126 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 138,101 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 138,086 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 128,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 112,467 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 102,328 miles

Adv heat shield insecure..........

Adv engine breather pipe poor condition........

Pass 25 May 2018 94,334 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 94,331 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 87,728 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread getting poor condition...... (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 87,728 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes badly worn......... (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust bracket broken and insecure...... (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread getting poor condition...... (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 79,718 miles

Strongly adv both front lower suspension arms worn and poor condition......

Fail 12 Jul 2016 79,718 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres worn to limits and below poor condition...... (4.1.E.1)

Strongly adv both front lower suspension arms worn and poor condition......

Pass 14 Jul 2015 76,486 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 72,080 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 58,179 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 58,179 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 49,480 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 49,480 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 40,363 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 31,955 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2009 24,930 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 24,375 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 24,375 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UGB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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