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BF55 FNJ

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,022 mi
Last recorded91,022 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 FNJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 91,022 miles

Coil spring corroded OSF and both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 91,019 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded OSF and both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 91,019 miles

Coil spring corroded OSF and both of rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside 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))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 81,735 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 63,585 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 54,687 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 54,687 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 50,022 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 42,404 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 39,406 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 36,000 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Aug 2011 32,960 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 28,886 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Aug 2009 23,469 miles

cut in tread of n/s /r tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2009 23,469 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

cut in tread of n/s /r tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2008 16,658 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 16,658 miles

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

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

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 FNJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FNJ, 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 FNJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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