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BF55 AOP

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,457 mi
Last recorded82,457 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 AOP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 82,457 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 82,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested Severe bind and pad on metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored due to pad on metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle stiff to operate (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

coolant reservoir empty

oil level below minimum, topped up for emission test.

Pass 14 Feb 2023 68,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 67,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 64,353 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 62,093 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 60,137 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 60,137 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 55,467 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 50,044 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside front coil spring rusty

Rear coil springs rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2016 46,797 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

front wipers smearing

nsr tyre perished

p/s/r has slight leak

rear number plate slightly distorted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 42,088 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)

TYRE SIZE 205/55/16

Pass 29 Sep 2014 37,021 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

alloys corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 32,194 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 32,194 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

TYRE SIZE 205/55/16

Pass 17 Sep 2012 29,058 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED ON SIDEWALL/TREAD

TYRE SIZE 205/55/16

Pass 19 Sep 2011 25,912 miles

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON TREAD

Pass 28 Sep 2010 22,742 miles

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED ON SIDEWALL

Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on edges/low tread

Fail 29 Sep 2009 19,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on edges/low tread

Pass 1 Sep 2008 14,968 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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BF55 AOP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BF55 AOP, 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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BF55 AOP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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