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BG55 SOE

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

190,960 mi
Last recorded190,960 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 SOE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 190,960 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 190,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine light on.

Pass 4 Apr 2024 186,070 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Fail 3 Apr 2024 186,070 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 6 Mar 2023 176,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper engine mounting causing vibration

Fail 24 Feb 2023 176,514 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper engine mounting causing vibration

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 168,030 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 154,184 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wing has rust

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 152,609 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 149,411 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 144,931 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 144,931 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 138,225 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 124,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

centre / rear exhaust heat shield badly insecure.

corrosion in exhaust system

corrosion in rear suspension areas

engine & under covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 114,481 miles

7 pin tow bar electrial socket has cover missing.

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2014 114,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

7 pin tow bar electrial socket has cover missing.

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 92,692 miles

front tyres worn 4mm & worn & wearing on inside edges.

Fail 1 Nov 2013 92,692 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyres worn 4mm & worn & wearing on inside edges.

n/s/f washer jet partly blocked.

slight travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 75,597 miles

front tyres worn 3mm.

Fail 25 Oct 2012 75,597 miles

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

front tyres worn 3mm.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 64,447 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 56,261 miles

front & rear tyres worn 3/4mm.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 45,236 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 34,929 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 SOE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SOE, 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 SOE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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