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BJ55 DFK

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,072 mi
Last recorded164,072 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 DFK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 164,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded but not causing a sharp edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 164,053 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded but not causing a sharp edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 157,964 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 148,841 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 141,607 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 135,022 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 129,644 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2012 129,644 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2010 114,833 miles

Both rear brake disc's in poor condition

Fail 13 Sep 2010 114,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2010 114,815 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2009 101,905 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 101,905 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 81,835 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 81,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DFK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DFK, 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 DFK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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