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BG55 SBZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,827 mi
Last recorded84,827 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 SBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 84,827 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 84,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 81,578 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Jul 2016 81,570 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Jul 2015 63,242 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 63,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2015 63,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 59,373 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 59,373 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 54,509 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)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 52,833 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2012 52,833 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2011 46,033 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 46,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 39,787 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 33,313 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,524 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 27,524 miles

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

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

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 SBZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 SBZ, 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 SBZ registered?

BG55 SBZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is BG55 SBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 SBZ shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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