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BJ55 GRX

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,389 mi
Last recorded120,389 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 GRX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 120,389 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 120,389 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 112,663 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 112,663 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 102,728 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 80,911 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 74,025 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 67,731 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 61,405 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 50,279 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 50,279 miles

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

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 GRX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 GRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ55 GRX registered?

BJ55 GRX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is BJ55 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ55 GRX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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