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BD55 VXC

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,159 mi
Last recorded188,159 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 VXC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2014 188,159 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

handbrake requirments only just met

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 188,159 miles

handbrake requirments only just met

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 174,368 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 174,368 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 160,764 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 143,848 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake performance uneven

front number plate damaged

front tyres feathering on inner edges

front wipers deteriorating - screeching across screen

n/s/r tyre feathering and going out of shape on inner edge

o/s/f brake pads worn low

o/s/r tyre damaged on outer sidewall

rear number plate deteriorating

various damage around vehicle

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 27 Oct 2011 143,848 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake performance uneven

front number plate damaged

front tyres feathering on inner edges

front wipers deteriorating - screeching across screen

n/s/r tyre feathering and going out of shape on inner edge

o/s/f brake pads worn low

o/s/r tyre damaged on outer sidewall

rear number plate deteriorating

various damage around vehicle

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 29 Oct 2010 126,867 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 109,441 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 109,441 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 100,538 miles

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 VXC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VXC, 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 VXC registered?

BD55 VXC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is BD55 VXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 VXC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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