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BJ55 HZY

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

190,668 mi
Last recorded190,668 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 HZY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 190,668 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Fail 12 Oct 2018 190,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Pass 30 Sep 2017 175,046 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 175,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 164,488 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

boot does not open unless the remote key is used

nsf tyreworn low in tread

Fail 30 Sep 2016 164,488 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

boot does not open unless the remote key is used

nsf tyreworn low in tread

Pass 2 Oct 2015 156,943 miles

Child seats fitted preventing complete inspection of rear seat belts.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 148,948 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 130,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 119,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 102,454 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 89,773 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 74,546 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 53,463 miles

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

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 HZY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel 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 HZY, 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 HZY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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