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BF55 LRV

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

197,918 mi
Last recorded197,918 miles
Recorded on4 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 LRV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 May 2015 197,918 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2015 197,918 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 184,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 173,506 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 161,060 miles

n/s/f wheel has slight buckle

n/s/r wheel has slight buckle

o/s/r coil spring corroded

n/s/f tyre cracking on inner wall

Fail 4 Oct 2011 160,960 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f wheel has slight buckle

n/s/r wheel has slight buckle

o/s/r coil spring corroded

n/s/f tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 21 Sep 2010 150,628 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 150,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 124,239 miles

Engine running very poorly and knocking advise investigation

both front shocks leaking close to limit

Pass 12 Sep 2008 91,351 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 91,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 LRV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LRV, 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 LRV registered?

BF55 LRV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is BF55 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 LRV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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