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BG55 OOX

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,642 mi
Last recorded211,642 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 OOX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 211,642 miles

advise exhaust system /condition

advise n/s/f tyre

advise rear shocker shrouds corroded

advise rear tyres /condition

Fail 11 Nov 2019 211,642 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

advise exhaust system /condition

advise n/s/f tyre

advise rear shocker shrouds corroded

advise rear tyres /condition

Fail 13 Sep 2019 211,486 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2018 201,507 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 190,316 miles

EXHAUST CORODED

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

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

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

SLIGHT COROSION BRAKE PIPES

SLIGHT COROSION INNER SILLS

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 190,316 miles

EXHAUST CORODED

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

SLIGHT COROSION BRAKE PIPES

SLIGHT COROSION INNER SILLS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 183,733 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 183,733 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 177,215 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 166,874 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corroding

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear number plate lamp getting dull

Fail 9 Aug 2014 166,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corroding

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear number plate lamp getting dull

Pass 27 Aug 2013 158,978 miles

Exhaust system deteriated but not leaking gases

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2013 158,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust system deteriated but not leaking gases

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 150,795 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 28 Aug 2012 150,795 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 5 Sep 2011 142,632 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 136,325 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2010 136,325 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2009 126,831 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2008 116,484 miles

Note, slight deteriation on rear suspension arm bushes

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 OOX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OOX, 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 OOX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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