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BF55 FLL

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,117 mi
Last recorded141,117 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 FLL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 141,117 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured both reaar (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 141,097 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n/s & o/s spring mount suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s shocker mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 129,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 122,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 118,960 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 117,119 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 117,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 112,342 miles

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

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Pass 14 May 2016 103,464 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes are debonding

Fail 14 May 2016 103,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front lower arm rear bushes are debonding

Pass 15 May 2015 89,678 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 89,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2014 70,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2013 53,760 miles

Child seat fitted offside rear

Fail 26 Apr 2013 53,760 miles

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

Child seat fitted offside rear

Pass 11 May 2012 41,908 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 30,305 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 27,091 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 21,770 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 17,077 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 FLL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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