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BJ55 HBF

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,395 mi
Last recorded143,395 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 HBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 143,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 6 May 2017 136,590 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 136,379 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre to close to side wall for repair ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

gear box oil leak from nearside drive shaft seal

Pass 13 May 2016 128,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2016 128,392 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 119,939 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 108,088 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 98,414 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 98,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 90,387 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 81,379 miles

Emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

Front brake pads low

Slight damage on windscreen zone a

nsf lower suspension arm rear bush split

Pass 12 May 2010 73,884 miles

both front tyres worn down to 2mm

front numberplate starting to de-boned

Fail 12 May 2010 73,884 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn down to 2mm

front numberplate starting to de-boned

Pass 9 May 2009 61,165 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 42,810 miles

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

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 HBF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HBF, 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 HBF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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