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BD55 UPK

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,752 mi
Last recorded175,752 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 175,752 miles

Front nearside and offside lower part of wings corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 175,749 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside lower part of wings corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 165,941 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 165,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer wing corroded and has sharp egde. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer wing corroded and has sharp. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 153,853 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded

parking brake just met legal requirement

Pass 2 Jan 2023 142,325 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre only 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 128,523 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2022 128,516 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides front, sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 118,809 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 118,772 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour All X4 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 106,844 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very badly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 106,844 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very badly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 95,897 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre wearing from inner

Pass 3 Jul 2017 87,920 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn inner edge advice replacing

Pass 13 Jul 2016 78,866 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 69,449 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 69,449 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 63,604 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 14 Jul 2014 63,604 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Fail 23 Jul 2013 57,981 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jul 2013 57,981 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Aug 2012 51,663 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 42,061 miles

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

Tyre size: 20555R16V

Pass 8 Oct 2010 29,150 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 17,265 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 13,492 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 13,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 UPK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UPK, 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 UPK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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