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BJ54 HLY

2005 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,606 mi
Last recorded83,606 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 HLY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 83,606 miles

both rear coil springs heavily corrded

o/s rear tyre getting low on tread

Fail 22 Mar 2016 83,606 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear coil springs heavily corrded

o/s rear tyre getting low on tread

Fail 24 Mar 2015 70,197 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 70,197 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,948 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 56,948 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear brake disc.s have slight wear and lipping further inspection may be needed

front brake discs have slight wear and lipping ,further inspection may be needed

Pass 27 Mar 2013 43,017 miles

n/s front tyre worn heavily on edges

Fail 26 Mar 2013 43,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s front tyre worn heavily on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2012 31,169 miles

Offside rear tyre is very heavily perished. Suggest replacement as soon as possible

Slight cosmetic damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 3 Mar 2012 31,127 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

All tyres visibly under inflated

Offside rear tyre is very heavily perished. Suggest replacement as soon as possible

Slight cosmetic damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 24 Jan 2011 26,364 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 20,804 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 16,648 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 12,729 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 12,729 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BJ54 HLY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ54 HLY, 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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BJ54 HLY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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