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BG55 FBY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,097 mi
Last recorded115,097 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 FBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 115,097 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 104,825 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 92,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2011 78,506 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 69,415 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 69,415 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 66,149 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 55,643 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 55,643 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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BG55 FBY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG55 FBY, 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 BG55 FBY registered?

BG55 FBY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is BG55 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 FBY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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