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BF55 XNJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

118,274 mi
Last recorded118,274 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 118,274 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 118,274 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 114,709 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tale pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 114,709 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached pin nut missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tale pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 111,080 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 108,296 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 108,296 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 105,505 miles

Front number plate insecure

Front windscreen cracked

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2019 102,505 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front number plate insecure

Front windscreen cracked

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2019 90,620 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack across lower windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 90,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on lower arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack across lower windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 75,032 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 3 Jan 2018 75,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 24 Dec 2016 65,423 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mountings (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Dec 2016 65,423 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mountings (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 56,801 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 56,801 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 50,621 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 47,419 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 44,219 miles

Advise: both sides rear tyres outer sidewalls cracking

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 41,164 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 34,687 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 30,045 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,045 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 20,677 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 XNJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XNJ, 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 XNJ registered?

BF55 XNJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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