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BJ55 HZS

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,367 mi
Last recorded49,367 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 49,367 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 45,039 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Dec 2016 45,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking major leak (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on edges

oil leak over drive belts etc:

Pass 4 Jan 2016 38,768 miles

hand brake on limit

Fail 4 Jan 2016 38,768 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

hand brake on limit

Pass 30 Dec 2014 35,223 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 25,812 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Both front wishbone rear mounting bushes deteriorated.

Both rear tyres perished and low on tread.

Fail 13 Jan 2014 25,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Both front wishbone rear mounting bushes deteriorated.

Both rear tyres perished and low on tread.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 12,537 miles

advise radiator cradle damaged.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 12,476 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 11,241 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 9,671 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 7,206 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 4,440 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 HZS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HZS, 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 HZS registered?

BJ55 HZS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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