MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear brake slightly low effort
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear tyres wearing inner edges
o/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges
Nail in Nearside rear tyre
Rear suspension arms corroding
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both Rear trailing arms, main mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)
Nail in Nearside rear tyre
Rear suspension arms corroding
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords curt to the tread (4.1.D.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust hangers corroded
Exhaust hangers corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
front reg plate poor
front reg plate poor
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG55 SSZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 SSZ, 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 SSZ registered?
BG55 SSZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 October 2005.
Is BG55 SSZ safe to buy?
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