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BG55 SJX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,437 mi
Last recorded127,437 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 SJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 127,437 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 127,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

front tracking is needed due to o/s/f tyre wear.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 118,361 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 4 Nov 2013 107,096 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 107,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 98,846 miles

Body damage.

Cut on nearside front tyre outer wall.

Exhaust slightly noisey.

Front and rear brake discs worn.

Nearside rear wheel inner bead damaged.

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges.

Rear exh heat shield insecure.

Rear pads worn low

Rear tyres slightly out of shape.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 92,559 miles

Engine management warning light on.

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 83,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

bonnet catch sticking

Fail 10 Aug 2010 83,256 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

bonnet catch sticking

Pass 12 Aug 2009 77,114 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 68,292 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 SJX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SJX, 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 SJX registered?

BG55 SJX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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