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BG55 PXS

2005 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,786 mi
Last recorded180,786 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 PXS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 180,786 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 177,822 miles

Both rear brake ferrule's slightly expanded on inspection

Heat shield insecure underside of vehicle on inspection

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 177,798 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear brake ferrule's slightly expanded on inspection

Heat shield insecure underside of vehicle on inspection

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 173,807 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 173,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 169,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very Near on Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very near on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 169,298 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very Near on Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very near on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 155,451 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Nov 2013 143,982 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 131,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 119,170 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 109,981 miles

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 26 Oct 2009 102,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 81,472 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 81,472 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 PXS is a 2005 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PXS, 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 PXS registered?

BG55 PXS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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