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BD55 WBT

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,071 mi
Last recorded124,071 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 124,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose part of wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 122,468 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 122,468 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 120,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 119,056 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 117,193 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 115,179 miles

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 115,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 112,370 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 112,370 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre badly perished, but not showing cords or ply

No valve caps on any wheels

Pass 10 Nov 2016 109,866 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Nov 2016 109,847 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 107,257 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Nov 2015 107,257 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2014 105,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2013 103,053 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 103,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 87,975 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 87,975 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 73,983 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 62,766 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 49,862 miles

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

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

headlight aim ok at time of test but will require resetting once new tyres fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2008 40,035 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 WBT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WBT, 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 WBT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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