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BF55 BJZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,750 mi
Last recorded75,750 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 BJZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 75,750 miles

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 75,675 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 70,155 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 70,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,751 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 49,068 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 42,381 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 38,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking also worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 38,193 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking also worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 32,913 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,867 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 27,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 22,068 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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BF55 BJZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 BF55 BJZ, 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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BF55 BJZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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