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BJ55 GYC

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,476 mi
Last recorded105,476 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 105,476 miles

Auto trans box fault. poor drive.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened quite heavy corrosion from being stood? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

cooling fan on constant.

Fail 27 Mar 2019 105,476 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Auto trans box fault. poor drive.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened quite heavy corrosion from being stood? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

cooling fan on constant.

Pass 23 Sep 2017 102,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 93,496 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 83,787 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 73,876 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2013 64,322 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 55,698 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 21 Sep 2012 55,698 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Oct 2011 46,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 41,132 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 36,163 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2008 31,391 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 GYC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 GYC, 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 GYC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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