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BJ55 CRU

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,308 mi
Last recorded110,308 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 CRU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 110,308 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 110,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre badly perished

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 108,043 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 108,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 107,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault offside front sensor wire damaged (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Rear suspension arms and components corroding

Pass 19 Aug 2020 105,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 102,989 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 102,013 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 99,078 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 99,078 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 94,858 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 89,486 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 86,700 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,416 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 74,399 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 66,030 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 57,243 miles

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

Nearside rear and offside front tyres - outer sidewalls damaged but not deep enough to reach cords - 225/40x18

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 16 Nov 2010 57,243 miles

Nearside rear and offside front tyres - outer sidewalls damaged but not deep enough to reach cords - 225/40x18

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 22 Oct 2009 42,834 miles

Rear heat sheald is insecure.

air intake is insecure.

coollant is below min.

oil is below min.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 17,164 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 17,119 miles

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

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

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 CRU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BJ55 CRU, 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 CRU registered?

BJ55 CRU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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