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BJ55 CTK

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,342 mi
Last recorded157,342 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 CTK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 157,342 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 150,636 miles

Coolant leak COOLANT EXPANSION BOTTLE EMPTY ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust corroded and heat shield insecure.

Fail 8 Mar 2018 150,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak COOLANT EXPANSION BOTTLE EMPTY ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust corroded and heat shield insecure.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 143,847 miles

Both rear outer passenger head restraints missing

Coolant level low 1.5 Liters added for test

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

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

Front brake pads 55/60% worn

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 143,781 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear outer passenger head restraints missing

Coolant level low 1.5 Liters added for test

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

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

Front brake pads 55/60% worn

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 136,049 miles

Center exhaust silencer deteriorated

Coolant level low 1 liter added for test

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both p bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake pads 50/60% worn

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Mar 2015 129,374 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

rear exhaust rusty

very little coolant in expansion bottle,

Fail 5 Mar 2015 129,374 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

rear exhaust rusty

very little coolant in expansion bottle,

Pass 7 Mar 2014 122,799 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both front wishbone rear bushes split/acceptable play.

slight noise from o.sf driveshaft support bearing

Fail 6 Mar 2014 122,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both front wishbone rear bushes split/acceptable play.

slight noise from o.sf driveshaft support bearing

Pass 8 Mar 2013 117,864 miles

n.s.f washer jet partly blocked

o.s.r coil spring rusty

slight noise from o.s.f wheel bearing.

Fail 7 Mar 2013 117,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n.s.f washer jet partly blocked

o.s.r coil spring rusty

slight noise from o.s.f wheel bearing.

Pass 10 Sep 2011 104,038 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 90,580 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear disc worn

there is some noise from offside front wheel

Fail 16 Sep 2010 90,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear disc worn

there is some noise from offside front wheel

Pass 18 Sep 2009 80,395 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2008 70,367 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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BJ55 CTK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BJ55 CTK, 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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BJ55 CTK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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