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BJ55 CPV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,651 mi
Last recorded48,651 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 CPV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 48,651 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 48,650 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 48,628 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both ns and os sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 44,832 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 44,832 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 44,734 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 44,734 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 44,310 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 44,310 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 42,665 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 41,610 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 39,598 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 37,994 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 37,994 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 36,615 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 35,572 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 33,979 miles

n/s front and o/s rear tyres outer walls worn but legal at test

n/s rear tyre tread area worn low eg 2.8mm allso small split in tread area legal at test

o/s front tyre inner tread area wearing low

Pass 19 Oct 2011 32,697 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 32,697 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 30,673 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 29,053 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 27,830 miles

n/s front tyre outer wall slightly damaged and worn allso nail in tread area suggest change

o/s rear tyre nail in tread area and inflation slightly low

steering wheel cover loose and insecure removed for mot purpose suggest do not re fit slipping round wheel

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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BJ55 CPV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BJ55 CPV, 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 BJ55 CPV registered?

BJ55 CPV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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