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BG55 OOW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,743 mi
Last recorded172,743 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 172,743 miles

Damage to offside rear body

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Heatshield insecure

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside trailing arm bush has movement

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 172,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Damage to offside rear body

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Heatshield insecure

Nearside trailing arm bush has movement

Pass 7 Nov 2018 162,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 156,412 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2017 156,408 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 146,786 miles

NOISE ON ENGINE ALSO ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

Nearside Front Oil leak possible gearbox ()

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 146,784 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

NOISE ON ENGINE ALSO ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

Nearside Front Oil leak possible gearbox ()

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 131,517 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 111,766 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 111,176 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 102,686 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2013 102,643 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2012 91,957 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 91,957 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 78,206 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 78,206 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 64,566 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 64,566 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 50,123 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 OOW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OOW, 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 OOW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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