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BG55 FGU

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,810 mi
Last recorded154,810 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 FGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2019 154,810 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective pedal hard (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated not blowing

Pass 28 Mar 2018 139,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2018 139,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2017 122,382 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 118,901 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 118,893 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm 205/55/16v (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 99,686 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2014 84,324 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 79,301 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 74,481 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)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 74,481 miles

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

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 2 Sep 2011 69,296 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 63,130 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 57,331 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 49,470 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 FGU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FGU, 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 FGU registered?

BG55 FGU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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