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BG55 SXA

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

110,029 mi
Last recorded110,029 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 SXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 110,029 miles

suspension corroded

under body corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2024 110,025 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension corroded

under body corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2023 102,985 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 96,900 miles

Offside Front wheel play

Rear rear wiper split

Rear suspension arms corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both rear & front (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 96,900 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel play

Rear rear wiper split

Rear suspension arms corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both rear & front (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 92,319 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 92,319 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 89,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 87,627 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Back (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 87,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Back (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 86,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 84,095 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 81,473 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 73,093 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 73,093 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 65,468 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 57,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres inner tread slightly out of shape

Steering rack damp

Fail 24 Aug 2013 57,293 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear both tyres inner tread slightly out of shape

Steering rack damp

Pass 20 Aug 2012 49,191 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 42,783 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 42,783 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,876 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 29,528 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 23,525 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 23,525 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 SXA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SXA, 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 SXA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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