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BG55 WLE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,034 mi
Last recorded83,034 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 WLE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 83,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate damaged

nearside rear tyre - inner edge wear

Pass 27 Nov 2013 78,455 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)

front registration plate damaged

rear exhaust bracket incomplete

Fail 27 Nov 2013 78,455 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

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

front registration plate damaged

rear exhaust bracket incomplete

Fail 30 Nov 2012 72,990 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 30 Nov 2012 72,990 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 14 Nov 2011 63,341 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2011 63,338 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front brake discs wearing

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2010 54,266 miles

fuel filler flap broken

Pass 26 Nov 2009 43,112 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has side wall damage

Pass 26 Nov 2008 32,656 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 WLE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WLE, 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 WLE registered?

BG55 WLE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is BG55 WLE safe to buy?

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