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BG55 FFU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,244 mi
Last recorded95,244 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 FFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 95,244 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 88,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear subframe showing signs of corrisions

Pass 21 Sep 2020 85,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 81,493 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 81,493 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 75,380 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 75,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 67,289 miles

Nearside Front 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 6 Sep 2016 59,099 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 59,099 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,739 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 51,739 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 38,129 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 27,143 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 27,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 24,672 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 20,551 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 18,504 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 15,408 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 12,371 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 FFU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BG55 FFU, 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 FFU registered?

BG55 FFU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is BG55 FFU safe to buy?

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