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BF55 LWX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,512 mi
Last recorded129,512 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2023 129,512 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 129,323 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sills, both sides marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust heatshield loose

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

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

reverse lamp damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2022 116,717 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heatshield loose

Pass 23 Sep 2021 102,014 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 102,013 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside sill front and rear, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 87,452 miles

Both rear sections of outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 18 Sep 2019 83,343 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 77,994 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 73,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshapen on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre slightly misshapen on inner edge of tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres perishing on outer edges of tread

both front tyres worn below legal tread depth limit on inner edges of tread

Pass 12 Sep 2016 67,954 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to perish in between tread

hydraulic boot struts gone weak

Pass 16 Sep 2015 63,367 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,751 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 23 Sep 2013 52,329 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,119 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 43,257 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 37,428 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 31,008 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,423 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 LWX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LWX, 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 LWX registered?

BF55 LWX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is BF55 LWX safe to buy?

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