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BJ55 CYS

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,877 mi
Last recorded78,877 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 CYS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jul 2015 78,877 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2013 40,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Dec 2013 40,734 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jan 2013 35,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jan 2013 35,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 32,125 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 32,125 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 27,863 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 23,728 miles

Advise both front coil springs corroded at tops

Advise both front tyres barely on 2mm on inner edges

Advise exhaust has been hit at the back and the whole system pushed forward

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2008 18,860 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 CYS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CYS, 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 CYS registered?

BJ55 CYS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is BJ55 CYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ55 CYS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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