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BD55 VRR

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,228 mi
Last recorded121,228 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 121,228 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside front inner (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside rear (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 121,228 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Stop lamp not working Nearside rear (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside rear (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Engine light on

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front tyre on 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front tyre on legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside rear tyre on 2.5mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 101,583 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit and bald on inner edges

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

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit (1.6mm) and bald on inner edge

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 101,508 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both rear tyres close to legal limit and bald on inner edges

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

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit (1.6mm) and bald on inner edge

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 84,430 miles

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)

mil on

Pass 31 Jan 2013 72,622 miles

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)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 72,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 59,572 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 45,629 miles

all 4 tyres worn close to legal limits

Pass 19 Jan 2010 31,696 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 20,481 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 20,227 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 VRR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRR, 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 VRR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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The MOT history for BD55 VRR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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