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BG55 PYW

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,931 mi
Last recorded109,931 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 PYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 109,931 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 100,470 miles

rear pads wearing thin

Fail 24 Nov 2017 100,470 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bonnet mechanism deteriorated

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Nov 2016 93,697 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 86,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear road wheel damaged and some distortion

centre exhaust mounting corroded/broken

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2015 86,131 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear road wheel damaged and some distortion

centre exhaust mounting corroded/broken

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2014 78,154 miles

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

centre exhaust br acket missing but exhaust adequetly supported

Pass 25 Oct 2014 78,154 miles

centre exhaust br acket missing but exhaust adequetly supported

Pass 2 Nov 2013 71,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

advise both midle and rear sections of exhaust mounting brackets badley corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2012 65,249 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n\s\r tyre is wearing on inner wall

Pass 22 Oct 2011 57,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 50,051 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 42,398 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

plastic covers on sills

reverse light not working

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2008 32,186 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 PYW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PYW, 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 PYW registered?

BG55 PYW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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The MOT history for BG55 PYW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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