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BG55 FCL

2005 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,711 mi
Last recorded169,711 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 FCL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 169,711 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 169,711 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 153,928 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 147,041 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended trailing arm bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 138,854 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 138,854 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 130,892 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 130,890 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 124,432 miles

both rear brake discs have very poor braking surface

both rear shocks very rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2012 114,501 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 104,686 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 30 Nov 2010 98,787 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 93,174 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Oct 2009 93,174 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 Oct 2008 74,260 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 FCL is a 2005 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FCL, 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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What year was BG55 FCL registered?

BG55 FCL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is BG55 FCL safe to buy?

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