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BG55 FEH

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

142,340 mi
Last recorded142,340 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 FEH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 142,340 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 142,255 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 135,600 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 131,625 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 128,898 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 103,087 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 99,532 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 96,426 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 93,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 93,453 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 89,908 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 89,908 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 85,238 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,856 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 79,625 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 74,911 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 70,773 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 66,136 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 61,757 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 58,648 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 58,648 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 52,926 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 52,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 44,659 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front wiper blades are smearing the screen.

near side front headlamp beam image shows weakness.

off side rear tyre tread shows a deep split.

screen washer jets require adjustment.

undershield fitted.

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 FEH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FEH, 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 FEH registered?

BG55 FEH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 October 2005.

Is BG55 FEH safe to buy?

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