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BG55 XPB

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,200 mi
Last recorded143,200 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 XPB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 143,200 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 126,277 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 126,255 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 105,745 miles

neaqrside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake pads low

Fail 7 Feb 2012 105,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

neaqrside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Feb 2011 85,098 miles

offside front tyre on limit

Pass 8 Feb 2010 65,117 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 65,117 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 62,961 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 45,302 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 45,302 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XPB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XPB, 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 XPB registered?

BG55 XPB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is BG55 XPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 XPB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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