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BF55 VCM

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,536 mi
Last recorded98,536 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 VCM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 98,536 miles

Offside wing corroded

o/s sill corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2022 98,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside wing corroded

o/s sill corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 96,250 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 96,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 84,656 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 79,138 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 79,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding brake locked on (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant low in header tank

general corrosion on all rear suspension components

Pass 6 Dec 2018 68,410 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Door window glass missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 56,752 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 56,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 50,545 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 43,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 43,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 40,550 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 40,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake pads on 3mm approximately...

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracking...

Pass 2 Dec 2013 35,543 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Dec 2013 35,543 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Dec 2012 30,635 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 25,820 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 25,820 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 21,545 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 21,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 15,345 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 10,627 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 10,298 miles

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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 10,298 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 VCM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VCM, 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 VCM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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