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BG55 XLX

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

104,681 mi
Last recorded104,681 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 XLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 104,681 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 99,877 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 99,877 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 95,160 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 87,517 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 80,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 73,641 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 65,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 61,458 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 53,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

obligatory mirror casing damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2012 45,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

obligatory mirror casing slightly damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2011 37,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s door mirror casing slightly damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2010 29,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2009 20,716 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 13,366 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)

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 XLX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XLX, 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 XLX registered?

BG55 XLX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 November 2005.

Is BG55 XLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 XLX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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