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BG55 SXJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,137 mi
Last recorded59,137 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 SXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 59,137 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

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

Rear Unable to inspect rear seat belts

Fail 14 Feb 2022 59,137 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

General corrosion under vehicle

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure but not like to fall off

Rear Unable to inspect rear seat belts

Pass 16 Feb 2021 56,649 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 54,854 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 54,854 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 51,562 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 51,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 49,079 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 47,653 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 45,403 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 43,379 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 43,379 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 38,989 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 32,723 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 26,034 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 15,651 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 15,651 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 12,167 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 10,350 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 8,510 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 SXJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG55 SXJ registered?

BG55 SXJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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