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BG55 RCX

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,090 mi
Last recorded138,090 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 RCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 138,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 11 Jan 2017 125,059 miles

Fuel filter protective cage broken

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 9 Jan 2017 124,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/ 50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fuel filter protective cage broken

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 30 Dec 2015 114,115 miles

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

all tyres perishing

coolant leak

front wishbone rear bushes breaking up

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2015 114,115 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

all tyres perishing

coolant leak

front wishbone rear bushes breaking up

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 107,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 3 Jan 2014 100,863 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 93,995 miles

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

rear tyre`s deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2012 87,395 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 79,859 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 71,771 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 62,803 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 RCX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RCX, 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 RCX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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