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BF55 HSV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,242 mi
Last recorded105,242 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 105,242 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 103,633 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside and offside front wings corroded.

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside rear corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 102,061 miles

Offside Front Wing corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2022 100,085 miles

Nearside and offside front wings corroded.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 95,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 93,550 miles

Offside rear Tyre is perished and has uneven wear

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 89,434 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 89,434 miles

Position lamp not working Both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 86,656 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 82,444 miles

Nearside Rear N/S/R Wheel bearing slight rumble when rotated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 82,443 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear N/S/R Wheel bearing slight rumble when rotated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 78,066 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

emergency fuel cap fitted

wipers smearing

Pass 14 Sep 2015 73,982 miles

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

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 70,286 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2014 70,286 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2013 64,709 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2012 59,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2011 52,298 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 46,610 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 46,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,741 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 34,585 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 31,824 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 31,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HSV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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The MOT history for BF55 HSV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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