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BG55 RDZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,901 mi
Last recorded108,901 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 RDZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 108,901 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 103,825 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 98,513 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 98,513 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 91,090 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive EOLYS fluid tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 82,594 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 71,230 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 71,230 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 63,320 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 63,320 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 55,320 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 47,379 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 39,725 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 28,566 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 24,035 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 18,628 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 13,796 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 RDZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RDZ, 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 RDZ registered?

BG55 RDZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is BG55 RDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 RDZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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