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BG55 XLM

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,047 mi
Last recorded106,047 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 XLM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 106,047 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 106,043 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 92,437 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield rattles

Fail 27 Sep 2018 92,435 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield rattles

Pass 22 Sep 2017 80,332 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 80,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 64,430 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 64,430 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 48,685 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 46,706 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre splitting withing tread

Offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 44,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre outer wall poor

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2013 44,020 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre outer wall poor

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 40,473 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,883 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 4 Nov 2010 33,533 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 28,759 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,919 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 XLM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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