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BF55 HRG

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

44,678 mi
Last recorded44,678 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 44,678 miles

covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2025 43,511 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2024 42,175 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 30 Aug 2024 42,175 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2023 40,949 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 Aug 2023 40,949 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Sep 2022 39,586 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Aug 2021 37,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Aug 2020 36,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Aug 2019 34,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Aug 2018 33,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Aug 2017 31,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 26,799 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 26,799 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 23,002 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 19,240 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 15,832 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 13,660 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 11,951 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 10,058 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 8,209 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 6,186 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 HRG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HRG, 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 HRG registered?

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

Is BF55 HRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 HRG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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