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BG55 SFE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,720 mi
Last recorded159,720 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 159,720 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2019 159,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2018 153,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Rear shock absorber shrouds very rusty

center exhaust box deteriorating and hangers corroding

Fail 14 Dec 2018 153,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Rear shock absorber shrouds very rusty

center exhaust box deteriorating and hangers corroding

Pass 29 Dec 2017 147,329 miles

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

centre exhaust deteriorating

metel brake pipes statrting to corrode

Fail 13 Dec 2017 147,195 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorating

metel brake pipes statrting to corrode

Pass 10 Dec 2016 139,763 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust corroding

slight deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 9 Dec 2016 139,763 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust corroding

slight deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 27 Nov 2015 132,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

oil leakfrom engine

Fail 25 Nov 2015 132,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leakfrom engine

Pass 6 Dec 2014 121,895 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 112,862 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 108,932 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 92,101 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 74,464 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 47,689 miles

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

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

airbag warning light on

nearside front seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

offside front abs wire insecure

offside front seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 13 Aug 2009 47,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

airbag warning light on

nearside front seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

offside front abs wire insecure

offside front seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

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 SFE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SFE, 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 SFE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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