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BG55 FJD

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,124 mi
Last recorded108,124 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 108,124 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 102,846 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 96,614 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 89,149 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 89,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 81,003 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 75,100 miles

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 26 Nov 2019 72,585 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 66,190 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 66,186 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Nov 2017 61,466 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 54,886 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 49,765 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a nail

Fail 19 Nov 2015 49,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre has a nail

Pass 21 Nov 2014 44,919 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 39,953 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 39,953 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 36,508 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 36,508 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 32,994 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 29,419 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 25,380 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 21,545 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 FJD 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 78.3%.

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 FJD, 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 FJD registered?

BG55 FJD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is BG55 FJD safe to buy?

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