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BG55 JHO

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,108 mi
Last recorded111,108 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 JHO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 111,108 miles

Nearside Front coil spring not located properly

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 111,104 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring not located properly

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 106,161 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 101,070 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 98,731 miles

exhaust heat shields coming loose

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread wear remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread wear remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

unable to fully inspect wheels and wheel nuts due to trims fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2018 98,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread wear remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread wear remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust heat shields coming loose

unable to fully inspect wheels and wheel nuts due to trims fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2017 95,421 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Aug 2017 95,421 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

power steering motor noisey

Pass 31 Aug 2016 92,993 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 30 Aug 2016 92,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 1 Aug 2015 90,343 miles

exhaust heat shield adrift

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 87,533 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 87,533 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

screw in NSR tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2013 83,857 miles

exhaust backbox hanger corroded but still attached (just)

minor oil residue on steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2012 79,767 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant low

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust bracket weak

Fail 30 Aug 2012 79,767 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant low

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust bracket weak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 69,765 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 69,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 54,951 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 37,235 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,235 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 23,306 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 22,921 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 JHO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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