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BJ55 DBO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

55,883 mi
Last recorded55,883 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 55,883 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 May 2022 55,883 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x 1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2021 54,263 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 52,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 52,748 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 50,556 miles

advise front suspension arm rear bushes each side minor wear

advise offside front lower ball joint

Pass 27 Nov 2018 49,484 miles

advise play front suspension arm bushes

Fail 23 Nov 2018 49,474 miles

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

advise play front suspension arm bushes

Pass 16 Nov 2017 47,659 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 47,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 46,059 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 44,126 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 44,124 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 41,877 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 41,876 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 39,696 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 39,695 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 37,410 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 37,410 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 35,196 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 32,273 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 28,973 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 25,682 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 DBO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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