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BF55 LNG

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,936 mi
Last recorded80,936 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 LNG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 80,936 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 77,208 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 73,661 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 90,761 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 66,465 miles

Central heat sheild loose

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 61,950 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 58,140 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 58,140 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 54,398 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 54,393 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 50,285 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2014 46,263 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 42,195 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 42,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 36,709 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 30,450 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES 3mm

Fail 18 Jun 2011 30,450 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES 3mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 20,144 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Jun 2009 10,463 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 9,000 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 LNG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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