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BG55 OJL

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

10,601 mi
Last recorded10,601 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 OJL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 10,601 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 152,090 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Speedometer dial glass broken (6.7.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 127,203 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 127,199 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 111,178 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 110,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 97,844 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake discs corroded and lipped.

Slight play felt in O/S track rod coming from inside steering rack boot. (Further investigation required).

Fail 25 Aug 2011 97,844 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake discs corroded and lipped.

Slight play felt in O/S track rod coming from inside steering rack boot. (Further investigation required).

Pass 31 Aug 2010 88,317 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 76,186 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 57,993 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 57,993 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OJL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 OJL, 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 OJL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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