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BG55 FDD

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,320 mi
Last recorded82,320 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 FDD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 82,320 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Exhaust system corroded and backbox bracket broken

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 82,320 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Exhaust system corroded and backbox bracket broken

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 71,596 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 71,596 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 66,683 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 61,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 50,146 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 50,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 45,518 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear heatsheild insecure.

Fail 24 Aug 2012 45,518 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear heatsheild insecure.

Pass 5 Nov 2011 42,861 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2010 39,604 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 36,001 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 22,695 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 FDD 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 BG55 FDD, 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 FDD registered?

BG55 FDD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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