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BJ55 DBU

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,718 mi
Last recorded148,718 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 DBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 148,718 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 148,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 138,720 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 138,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 125,461 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 111,900 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 99,508 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 99,508 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 84,307 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 84,307 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 70,375 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 70,375 miles

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

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)

nearside rear tyre out of shape

wipers smear windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2010 56,840 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,760 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 41,760 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 DBU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DBU, 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 DBU registered?

BJ55 DBU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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