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BG55 ORL

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,818 mi
Last recorded146,818 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 ORL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 146,818 miles

Offside Outer sill has light corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2022 126,369 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear all rear suspension componets are corroded and rear inner cills

Fail 9 Mar 2022 126,369 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear all rear suspension componets are corroded and rear inner cills

Pass 16 Mar 2021 111,652 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 97,169 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 97,162 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded through & detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 85,663 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 79,052 miles

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

Rear both tyres slightly perished

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 71,830 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 64,867 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 64,867 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 58,187 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 58,187 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 53,305 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 53,305 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 51,024 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn low and perished

Pass 13 Jul 2012 48,847 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 48,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,547 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 44,939 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 39,808 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 39,808 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 36,082 miles

Slight discolouration of the offside rear indicator

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 ORL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ORL, 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 ORL registered?

BG55 ORL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is BG55 ORL safe to buy?

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