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BG55 PYL

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

106,292 mi
Last recorded106,292 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 106,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2026 106,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 103,371 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2024 102,650 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 102,650 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 101,515 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 100,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust are loose

Pass 1 Jun 2021 99,518 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 98,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear number plate lamp dull

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 96,578 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 96,578 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 92,050 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 85,586 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 78,995 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 78,995 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 72,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,637 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 64,436 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 64,436 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,650 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 54,649 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 42,786 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 31,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres have cracking in sidewalls not showing cords

Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,572 miles

both rear tyres have cracking in sidewalls not showing cords

Pass 21 Oct 2010 30,127 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 25,006 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 19,103 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)

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 PYL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PYL, 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 PYL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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