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BF55 FNU

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

44,771 mi
Last recorded44,771 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 FNU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 44,771 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2026 44,771 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 43,310 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 41,712 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 39,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 36,513 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 34,477 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 32,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 31,294 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 31,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 29,624 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 28,032 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 28,032 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 26,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2015 24,812 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 23,032 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 23,032 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 21,062 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 19,472 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 19,472 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 17,534 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 15,765 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 14,222 miles

tyre walls perishing cracking on n/s/r o/s/r n/s/f and o/s/f tyres

Fail 10 Oct 2008 12,756 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 12,756 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 FNU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF55 FNU registered?

BF55 FNU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is BF55 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 FNU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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