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BG55 SSX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,516 mi
Last recorded138,516 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 138,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 138,516 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 120,261 miles

Both rear tyres - treads lifting/out of shape.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 104,120 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

both front discs pitted

Fail 25 Jul 2016 104,120 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

both front discs pitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 98,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 92,529 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 88,038 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 84,238 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 77,909 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 68,602 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 68,602 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 56,237 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 44,058 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 44,058 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 SSX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SSX, 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 SSX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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