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BF55 RCO

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,583 mi
Last recorded77,583 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,583 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery light on dash

Fail 27 Apr 2017 77,583 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracked between tread

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery light on dash

Pass 2 Feb 2015 76,376 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing noise

Fail 31 Jan 2015 76,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/r wheel bearing noise

Pass 21 Dec 2013 71,936 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 64,721 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

n/s outer sill has been repaired

rear seat belts are mouldy

Pass 20 Jan 2012 57,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

auxillery belt slipping squeling (strech fit type no tensioner)

nearside rear sill has been badly damaged/repaired futher examination recomended

Fail 20 Jan 2012 57,667 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

auxillery belt slipping squeling (strech fit type no tensioner)

nearside rear sill has been badly damaged/repaired futher examination recomended

Pass 9 Apr 2010 48,674 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight damage to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 16 Feb 2009 39,437 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,513 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)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 35,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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 RCO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RCO, 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 RCO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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