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BF55 HNJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

135,020 mi
Last recorded135,020 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 HNJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 135,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2025 135,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2024 129,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 129,893 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 123,756 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 123,756 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 118,309 miles

Nearside Rear tyre castellated on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 111,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2019 102,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner edge very very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 102,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner edge very very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 98,335 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 93,534 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 89,104 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 85,376 miles

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

Offside 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 81,789 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 81,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 74,481 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 74,481 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 24 Sep 2012 69,198 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 60,540 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,401 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall is slightly worn

Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,473 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 37,617 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 37,479 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HNJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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