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BG55 XLU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,172 mi
Last recorded131,172 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 131,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 114,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 114,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 103,595 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 103,595 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 96,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 15 Nov 2018 88,887 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 88,887 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 83,109 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear parking brake cable guide has become dislodged from the back plate

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Nov 2017 83,109 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear parking brake cable guide has become dislodged from the back plate

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 77,127 miles

Oil leak ()

child seat in rear seat not secured to vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2015 71,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres perishing

both front tyre sidewalls repaired?

child seat fitted nearside rear

exhaust flexi loose

handbrake only 16% efficient

Pass 25 Nov 2014 67,730 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Dec 2013 62,484 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 62,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 60,065 miles

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

various tyres show evidence of side wall repairs.

Pass 15 May 2012 56,552 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 53,615 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs show slight wear

o/s/r tyre is perrished

Pass 8 Jun 2010 49,445 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 44,245 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 37,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Nov 2008 37,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XLU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XLU, 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 XLU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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