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BG55 RJZ

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

140,894 mi
Last recorded140,894 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 RJZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 140,894 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 140,894 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 136,162 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 136,162 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 134,652 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 130,139 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 127,270 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 124,906 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 120,438 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 120,438 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 116,346 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 112,000 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 107,446 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 107,446 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 105,053 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 105,053 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 99,262 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 99,262 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 86,649 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 71,910 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2010 56,970 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 43,983 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,004 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,407 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 25,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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BG55 RJZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BG55 RJZ, 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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BG55 RJZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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