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BF55 HXJ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,566 mi
Last recorded148,566 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 HXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 148,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 141,608 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 23 May 2015 122,996 miles

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

both front coil springs corroded

crack in front number plate

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 23 May 2015 122,996 miles

both front coil springs corroded

crack in front number plate

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 9 Jun 2014 106,824 miles

Both front disc faces worn

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2013 104,883 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly worn

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly worn

Fail 11 Oct 2013 104,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly worn

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly worn

Pass 6 Sep 2012 94,037 miles

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

vehicle presented for test in very poor state of cleanliness all round

Pass 7 Sep 2011 86,512 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 78,002 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 70,781 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 70,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 70,197 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 54,395 miles

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

under tray fitted not allowing full under vehicle inspection

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 HXJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HXJ, 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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What year was BF55 HXJ registered?

BF55 HXJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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