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BG55 RFE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,703 mi
Last recorded194,703 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 RFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 194,703 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre treads just in MOT pass limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 194,703 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre treads just in MOT pass limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 193,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 193,461 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 186,679 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 186,557 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both backs (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 181,142 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 172,516 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 161,818 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 161,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 146,461 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 134,655 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 118,898 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 100,540 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 79,724 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 65,860 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 RFE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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