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BG55 SYX

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

88,415 mi
Last recorded88,415 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 SYX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 88,415 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 78,768 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))

Fail 13 May 2025 78,768 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (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))

Pass 13 May 2024 68,817 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))

Fail 10 May 2024 68,807 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))

Pass 10 May 2023 58,344 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 45,713 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 45,703 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cracks in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2021 44,758 miles

Nearside Rear cracks in side wall

Offside Rear small cracks in side wall

Pass 27 Oct 2020 86,538 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 41,490 miles

Nearside Rear tyre as cracks in side wall

Offside Rear tyre as cracks in side wall

Pass 24 Oct 2018 39,820 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls have small cracks in them

Pass 25 Oct 2017 38,586 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE SLIGHTLY WEATHERED

Offside Rear TYRE SLIGHTLY WEATHERED

Fail 25 Oct 2017 38,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear TYRE SLIGHTLY WEATHERED

Offside Rear TYRE SLIGHTLY WEATHERED

Pass 25 Oct 2016 37,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush REAR BUSH (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush REAR BUSH (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 32,750 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 28,420 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 28,420 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 22,596 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 22,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 15,984 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 12,116 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 10,676 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 9,148 miles

rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 20 Oct 2008 7,261 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 SYX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SYX, 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 SYX registered?

BG55 SYX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is BG55 SYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 SYX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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