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BG55 NZE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,347 mi
Last recorded96,347 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 NZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 96,347 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 96,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 82,982 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 13 Jun 2017 82,982 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 Jun 2016 73,604 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 67,794 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 67,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 61,791 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 10 Jun 2014 61,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Jun 2013 54,931 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 48,463 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 48,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 37,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 37,399 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 27,779 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 26,596 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,420 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 NZE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NZE, 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 NZE registered?

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

Is BG55 NZE safe to buy?

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