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BJ55 CTY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,825 mi
Last recorded154,825 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 CTY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 154,825 miles

Front sub-frame has general corrosion

General rear axle/suspension arms corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti role bar link dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shield missing rear

Pass 7 Jun 2018 150,366 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 150,366 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 134,875 miles

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

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

Offside headlight loose

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 129,805 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jun 2016 129,706 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 122,524 miles

bonnet catch sticking

Pass 10 May 2014 108,219 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2013 93,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 93,576 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 77,624 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 77,624 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 71,532 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre feathering

Fail 24 Sep 2011 71,525 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre feathering

Pass 4 Sep 2010 57,194 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 43,659 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front tyre inner wall has slight cut

Pass 6 Sep 2008 29,045 miles

front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

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 CTY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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