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BJ55 HAE

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,001 mi
Last recorded140,001 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 HAE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 140,001 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 140,001 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 132,822 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 132,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 127,057 miles

bonnet catch release fault

n/s headlamp aim off centre

rear heat shield hanging down

Pass 3 Apr 2014 121,869 miles

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

rear heat shield dropped

Fail 3 Apr 2014 121,869 miles

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

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

rear heat shield dropped

Pass 30 Mar 2013 105,869 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 105,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 93,539 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 93,538 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 81,463 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 67,861 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 63,374 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 63,374 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 49,351 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 HAE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HAE, 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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What year was BJ55 HAE registered?

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

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