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BG55 FGO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,625 mi
Last recorded105,625 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 105,625 miles

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

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

Offside registration plate lamp dull

Fail 16 Aug 2023 105,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 83,292 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 83,292 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 81,247 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 81,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 79,888 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 79,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2019 78,325 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 75,686 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 73,478 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 73,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

UNDER BONNET NOT CHECKED NOTE

Pass 4 Aug 2016 70,436 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 70,436 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 67,717 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 65,532 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 64,191 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 55,996 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 48,162 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 43,179 miles

O/S/R tyre perrished

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,310 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 26,953 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,929 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 FGO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FGO, 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 FGO registered?

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

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