MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
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))
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 ()
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 ()
Oil leak ()
child seat in rear seat not secured to vehicle
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
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
various tyres show evidence of side wall repairs.
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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?
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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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