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BG55 OGJ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,176 mi
Last recorded137,176 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 OGJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 137,176 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 125,454 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 21 May 2018 125,454 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 May 2017 119,763 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 118,507 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 112,076 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 95,454 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 95,454 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 80,418 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 73,873 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 73,841 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 65,138 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2009 53,789 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 43,070 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 OGJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OGJ, 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 OGJ registered?

BG55 OGJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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The MOT history for BG55 OGJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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