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BJ55 GYN

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,589 mi
Last recorded175,589 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 GYN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 175,589 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2017 175,589 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2016 166,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 159,053 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 148,923 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 148,902 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 140,711 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 133,236 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 132,983 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 125,500 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 117,965 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 117,965 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 110,798 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 102,882 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

anti slip rubber missing from clutch peadle

front pipe bracket broken

slight play in drivers seat

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 GYN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GYN, 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 GYN registered?

BJ55 GYN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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