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BF55 LXH

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,727 mi
Last recorded170,727 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 170,727 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 170,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault Red brake light on the dsahboard (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 160,514 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 150,012 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 150,012 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 139,401 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 131,123 miles

wipers smearing

Fail 23 Sep 2013 131,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

wipers smearing

Fail 29 Aug 2012 122,000 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 122,000 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 115,285 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 108,896 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 100,829 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 75,973 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 LXH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LXH, 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 LXH registered?

BF55 LXH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is BF55 LXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 LXH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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