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BG55 ORJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,168 mi
Last recorded150,168 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 ORJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 150,168 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 150,168 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 144,790 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 137,607 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2016 137,607 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 123,769 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 123,769 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 110,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2014 110,363 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2013 92,380 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED IN PLACES

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND LIPPED

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

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

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND LIPPED

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

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

WIPERS NOISY IN OPERATION

Fail 7 Oct 2013 92,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EXHAUST CORRODED IN PLACES

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND LIPPED

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

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

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND LIPPED

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

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

WIPERS NOISY IN OPERATION

Pass 4 Oct 2012 77,157 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 66,315 miles

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)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 66,315 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 12 Oct 2010 55,861 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 44,490 miles

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

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

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

both number plates starting to deteriorate

nail in o/s/r tyre

screw in n/s/f tyre (close to inner sidewall)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 44,490 miles

both number plates starting to deteriorate

nail in o/s/r tyre

screw in n/s/f tyre (close to inner sidewall)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 34,436 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 ORJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ORJ, 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 ORJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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