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BF55 HTO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,294 mi
Last recorded95,294 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 95,294 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 95,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

other tyres worn / poor

Pass 23 Jan 2019 89,229 miles

all tyres worn,,, some poor

front arm bushes deteriorating

park brake 16%

Pass 5 Jan 2018 82,886 miles

front arm bushes deteriorating

park brake 16%

Pass 6 Jan 2017 78,403 miles

front arm bushes deteriorating

park brake 16%

Fail 6 Jan 2017 78,403 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front arm bushes deteriorating

park brake 16%

Pass 11 Jan 2016 72,919 miles

front arm bushs deteriorating

park brake 16%,,,POOR,,will need attention

Pass 5 Jan 2015 65,747 miles

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

front tyres near limit

n/s headlight bulb faulty or fitted wrong

Pass 28 Jan 2014 60,442 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 57,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

oil leak on engine

Fail 13 Aug 2011 47,228 miles

Brake fluid level low

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Heavy lip on inner faces on front brake discs

O/S wiper blade deteriorating

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 47,228 miles

Brake fluid level low

Heavy lip on inner faces on front brake discs

O/S wiper blade deteriorating

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 38,818 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)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front number plate insecure

n/s/r tyre has nail in outer edge of tread area

o/s/f lower fog light damaged - leaving sharp edges

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

rear tyres feathering on outer edges and going out of shape

Pass 25 Aug 2009 28,838 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 28,838 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs starting to become worn and lipped

Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,371 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 HTO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HTO, 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 HTO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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