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BV55 XXO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,908 mi
Last recorded111,908 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 XXO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 111,908 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 110,127 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 110,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges wing (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 108,170 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 106,793 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 106,791 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 105,038 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 103,205 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking 205/55/16

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 101,516 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 100,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 95,639 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 88,453 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 88,452 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 81,379 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 81,379 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 72,263 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 72,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front blades smearing

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 63,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 63,726 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 57,283 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 48,789 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 39,230 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 28,475 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 16,006 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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BV55 XXO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV55 XXO, 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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BV55 XXO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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