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BG55 XHY

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,035 mi
Last recorded118,035 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 XHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 118,035 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 118,035 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 110,292 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 110,292 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 101,331 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 93,542 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 86,227 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 77,964 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 77,797 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 65,730 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 52,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front 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 front tyre cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 31 Oct 2009 36,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil level below minimum.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension creaking

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 23,881 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 XHY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XHY, 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 XHY registered?

BG55 XHY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is BG55 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 XHY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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