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BD55 VXJ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,886 mi
Last recorded98,886 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 VXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 98,886 miles

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))

Fail 7 May 2019 98,869 miles

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))

Pass 15 May 2018 92,337 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 92,337 miles

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 *

Pass 15 Mar 2017 79,329 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 79,329 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 79,310 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 79,291 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 67,083 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 61,834 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 57,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 57,022 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 51,287 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 51,273 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 45,369 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 38,576 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 33,146 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 26,605 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 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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