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BF55 HXC

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,654 mi
Last recorded128,654 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 HXC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 128,654 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 124,625 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 120,567 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 120,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 115,168 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 107,963 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 107,961 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 98,975 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing out of shape 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 92,692 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

handbrake efficiency 19%.

Pass 12 Nov 2015 87,364 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 81,341 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 76,167 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 68,338 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 62,100 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 59,102 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 49,690 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 40,451 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 32,523 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 32,523 miles

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

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

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

screw outer edge tread nearside 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 HXC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HXC, 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 HXC registered?

BF55 HXC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BF55 HXC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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