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BG55 OOU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

159,276 mi
Last recorded159,276 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 OOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 159,276 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 149,366 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 134,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 122,364 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 109,274 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 95,558 miles

corrosion on mid exh box

Pass 18 Oct 2010 83,488 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 66,065 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 66,065 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 52,634 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 OOU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OOU, 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 OOU registered?

BG55 OOU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is BG55 OOU safe to buy?

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