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BF55 AVG

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,013 mi
Last recorded118,013 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 AVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 118,013 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 118,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury lower wing panel holed and rusted (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 115,351 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY WORN OUTER EDGE WITH HEAVY CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 115,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ARM FRONT BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY WORN OUTER EDGE WITH HEAVY CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 112,567 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 112,567 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements backing deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 109,361 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 109,361 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 105,976 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 105,976 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 103,785 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 103,785 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 100,547 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 96,571 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 96,571 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 89,231 miles

EML on

Front exhaust hanger broken

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 82,950 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 76,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 20 Aug 2015 76,705 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Aug 2014 66,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 56,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2012 47,831 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,999 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,104 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,229 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 12,998 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 AVG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BF55 AVG, 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 AVG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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