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BD55 EWJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,051 mi
Last recorded129,051 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 EWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 129,051 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 129,032 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 122,967 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 119,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 119,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 116,266 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 116,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front worn on the inner, outer edges wearing thin 2mm centre thread

front to rear under body ,sills ,wings and various suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 113,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible section (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front - 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system heavily corroded

nearside front fog lamp broken

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear exhaust support bracket corroded/broken - system is still adequately supported

Fail 2 Aug 2016 113,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible section (7.1.2)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front - 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system heavily corroded

nearside front fog lamp broken

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear exhaust support bracket corroded/broken - system is still adequately supported

Pass 7 Aug 2015 105,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 4 Aug 2015 105,621 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Aug 2014 92,997 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 92,997 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 83,617 miles

centre exaust and heat shield corroded/deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2013 83,617 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exaust and heat shield corroded/deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2012 75,292 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 75,290 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

engine management lamp showing

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2010 73,148 miles

all four brake discs rusty & pitted

Pass 12 Oct 2009 63,662 miles

damage to nearside rear doors and offside rear quarter.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 50,160 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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BD55 EWJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD55 EWJ, 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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BD55 EWJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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