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AP55 BJY

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,923 mi
Last recorded86,923 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 BJY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 86,923 miles

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

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

sills and underbody corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2018 86,920 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

sills and underbody corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 73,814 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 54,609 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 47,612 miles

rear seats folded @ time of test

Fail 15 Jan 2015 47,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear seats folded @ of test

Pass 2 Dec 2013 39,939 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 29,221 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 117,273 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on dash

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 102,294 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear reg plate started to deteriorate

Fail 10 Dec 2010 102,294 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear reg plate started to deteriorate

Pass 23 Nov 2009 80,125 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 57,692 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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AP55 BJY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AP55 BJY, 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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AP55 BJY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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