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BF55 XKE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,586 mi
Last recorded22,586 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 22,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Both arms corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2025 22,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Both arms corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2024 20,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 20,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 18,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 18,481 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 17,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 16,109 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 14,957 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 13,958 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 13,958 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 12,587 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 12,587 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 11,156 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test expired tax disc and holder ()

Fail 7 Dec 2017 11,156 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test expired tax disc and holder ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 9,632 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 7,492 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 5,988 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 5,418 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 5,059 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 4,482 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2010 3,821 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 3,140 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 2,473 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 XKE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XKE, 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 XKE registered?

BF55 XKE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is BF55 XKE safe to buy?

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