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BJ55 HCH

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,559 mi
Last recorded148,559 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 148,559 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 142,017 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing damaged/corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 142,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing damaged/corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 135,163 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 123,070 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 123,070 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view outer case (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 117,778 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 111,897 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 111,896 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 106,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2013 99,187 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

Fail 6 Aug 2013 99,187 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 14 Aug 2012 92,598 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 86,259 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 80,527 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 74,842 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 70,684 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 HCH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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