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BG55 XJT

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,220 mi
Last recorded90,220 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 XJT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2018 90,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing detatched at bottom

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil level well over maximum

vehicle floor pan corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2017 86,177 miles

Offside Front antiroll bar tie bar slight movement

exhaust centre section heavily corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 82,936 miles

advise exhaust centre corroded

advise front brake discs worn

advise front num plate cracked

advise front wishbone rear bushes worn

advise n/s/f ttyre worn

advise rear discs worn/marked

Fail 27 Oct 2016 82,936 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise exhaust centre corroded

advise front brake discs worn

advise front num plate cracked

advise front wishbone rear bushes worn

advise n/s/f ttyre worn

advise rear discs worn/marked

Pass 1 Oct 2015 77,177 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 73,711 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS 1/2 WORN

FRONT REG PLATE CRACKED

Pass 26 Nov 2013 69,901 miles

N/S/F TYRE 3MM(WORN AT SIDEWALLS)

O/S/R TYRE 3-4MM(WORN AT INNER SIDEWALL)

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 26 Nov 2012 65,644 miles

FRONT WIPERS NOISY

N/S/F TYRE WEARING AT INNNER WALL

REAR DISCS WORN

REAR TYRES WEARING AT INNER WALL

Pass 28 Nov 2011 60,150 miles

REAR TYRES 4MM

FRONT DISCS BADLY WORN

O/S/F TYRE WORN AT OUTER WALL

Fail 20 Oct 2010 50,412 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 50,412 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 40,201 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 40,201 miles

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

FRONT AND REAR DISCS WORN

OIL SWEAT AT ENGINE

REAR PADS 80-90% WORN

SMALL CHIP ON WINDSCREEN AT O/S

Pass 30 Oct 2008 30,073 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW IN TREAD ADVISE N/S/R TYRE INSIDE EDGE LOW EAD

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 XJT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XJT, 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 XJT registered?

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

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