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BF55 HXB

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

139,076 mi
Last recorded139,076 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 HXB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 139,076 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 139,074 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 134,096 miles

both front tyres worn from inner edges and n/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 24 Oct 2016 134,096 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working and o/s/r side light inoperative (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn from inner edges and n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 19 Oct 2015 126,918 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 126,918 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 118,986 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 111,315 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot struts not working.exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 26 Oct 2013 111,315 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot struts not working.exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 104,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 104,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 97,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Oct 2011 97,338 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2010 90,385 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 71,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Oct 2009 71,255 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2008 48,613 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 HXB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HXB, 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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What year was BF55 HXB registered?

BF55 HXB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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