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BF55 UYG

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,875 mi
Last recorded112,875 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2018 112,875 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Undertray likely to become detached wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body component slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 104,789 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 104,788 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 98,613 miles

Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 96,090 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 91,242 miles

n/s front mirror case missing

slight play n/s front steering arm

Pass 19 Feb 2014 85,998 miles

mirror cover missing on offside

residue around rack

unable to fully inspect centre seat belt and clasp due to a form of seat cover that has been applied atempts have been made to gain access to seat belt without having to drop seats and remove items

Fail 19 Feb 2014 85,996 miles

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

mirror cover missing on offside

residue around rack

unable to fully inspect centre seat belt and clasp due to a form of seat cover that has been applied atempts have been made to gain access to seat belt without having to drop seats and remove items

Pass 22 Feb 2013 78,916 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2013 78,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 72,935 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 58,846 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 46,254 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,911 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 UYG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 UYG, 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 UYG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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