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BG55 OBS

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,990 mi
Last recorded98,990 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 OBS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 98,990 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 97,960 miles

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

Offside Rear antiroll bar linkage has play

Fail 14 Nov 2018 97,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 89,981 miles

both trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

offside rear coil spring suspected of being broken but lower rubber insert covering area so cant confirm/fail

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2017 89,981 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

both trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

offside rear coil spring suspected of being broken but lower rubber insert covering area so cant confirm/fail

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2016 83,925 miles

nearside rack arm slight play in joint

offside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

oil breather pipe broken and leaking oil

Fail 28 Nov 2016 83,921 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rack arm slight play in joint

offside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

oil breather pipe broken and leaking oil

Pass 1 Dec 2015 77,914 miles

all four corner indicator bulbs slightly white

Fail 1 Dec 2015 77,910 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four corner indicator bulbs slightly white

Pass 4 Dec 2014 70,963 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 70,956 miles

Offside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 65,081 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 59,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 54,272 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 47,994 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,413 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,157 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 35,072 miles

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

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

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 OBS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OBS, 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 OBS registered?

BG55 OBS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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