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BD55 WEC

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

136,962 mi
Last recorded136,962 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 136,962 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

note/door open symbol activated

Pass 21 May 2022 131,201 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose

fuel cap top faulty/stil secureing and sealing

note/door open symbol activated

Fail 14 May 2022 131,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link/note/link looks new (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose

fuel cap top faulty/stil secureing and sealing

note/door open symbol activated

Pass 26 May 2021 128,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner section (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner section (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel cap top faulty/still secure and sealing

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 26 May 2021 128,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner section (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner section (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel cap top faulty/still secure and sealing

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Jul 2020 124,257 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 119,184 miles

corrosion starting under vehicle

Fail 31 Jul 2019 119,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion starting under vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2018 112,543 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield rattle

Fail 30 Jun 2018 112,543 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield rattle

Pass 22 Jul 2017 100,385 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 May 2016 95,147 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 92,121 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 92,114 miles

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

Near side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 27 May 2014 78,778 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 78,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in osf tyre

OSF Brake noisey

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 77,406 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)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 77,406 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 71,934 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 25 Oct 2011 65,748 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 58,749 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 53,024 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 52,757 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 44,085 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 WEC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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