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BJ55 GWM

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,663 mi
Last recorded119,663 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 119,663 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

bodywork damage rear nearside , front offside lower

corrosion forming underside on and near prescribed areas

suspension components corroding , arms, springs - subframes

Fail 4 Oct 2023 119,659 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

General underside corrosion to rear of vehicle

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 118,163 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside general corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2020 116,583 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 113,424 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 113,416 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 110,946 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 107,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 107,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 100,458 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 100,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre very outer edge of tread. ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 94,261 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 89,532 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 86,509 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 86,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 78,673 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread,worn low on inner edges

front wipers poor

offside sill damaged slightly

rear exhaust bracket slightly corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2012 78,673 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both rear tyres wearing low on tread,worn low on inner edges

front wipers poor

offside sill damaged slightly

rear exhaust bracket slightly corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2011 71,012 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 71,012 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 62,691 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2009 54,952 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,952 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 42,288 miles

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)

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

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