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BG55 WLA

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,250 mi
Last recorded101,250 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 101,250 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line pass (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 101,163 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line pass (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear unable to check inside boot no handle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 92,607 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 85,465 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 75,673 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 75,673 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 65,079 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 65,079 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,507 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,926 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,745 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 32,745 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 16,249 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 WLA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WLA, 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 WLA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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