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BD55 VXA

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,651 mi
Last recorded106,651 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 106,651 miles

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

Handbrake needs adjustment

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 101,406 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 97,695 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 97,686 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 95,829 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 91,720 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 80,529 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 65,152 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 65,152 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 52,841 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 52,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 42,461 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 42,461 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside front tyre inner/outer shoulder wear

Pass 25 Nov 2013 35,131 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 35,131 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 29,367 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 29,367 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres inner/outer shoulder wear

Pass 28 Nov 2011 25,871 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 22,039 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 22,039 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 18,539 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 15,274 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 VXA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VXA, 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 VXA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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