MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,886 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
2.5 Ltrs of oil added on pre-checks
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + nail (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced rearmost mounting (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front wheel arch liner not fitted at time of re-inspection
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both ns and os (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor pan, floor to sill, chassis leg areas (5.2.6)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + attached components (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion to some underbody components and panels
oil leak: gearbox area
parking brake efficiency only just met at 19%: readings 120 / 140
splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on insecure and badly damaged wheel arch liner + see * (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
2.5 Ltrs of oil added on pre-checks
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + nail (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced rearmost mounting (2.4.G.1)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both ns and os (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor pan, floor to sill, chassis leg areas (5.2.6)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + attached components (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion to some underbody components and panels
oil leak: gearbox area
parking brake efficiency only just met at 19%: readings 120 / 140
splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Offside Front wheel arch liner insecure and badly damaged + see item *
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BD55 VXJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VXJ, 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 VXJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 December 2005.
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