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BJ55 MDE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,976 mi
Last recorded145,976 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 MDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2024 145,976 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front wings corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2022 140,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front lower wing hole and corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2022 140,216 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front lower wing hole and corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 134,736 miles

Offside Front wheel damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

center exhaust heat cover loose but secure

Pass 4 Jan 2021 128,012 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS and OS outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn NS and OS trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 128,012 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS and OS outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn NS and OS trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 121,664 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 121,664 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 114,151 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 114,038 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 105,278 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 103,181 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 103,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 100,289 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on the inner face (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

recommend parking brake investigation as o/s/r lower efficiency than n/s/r

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 95,223 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside registration plate bulb dim

Fail 10 Oct 2014 95,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside registration plate bulb dim

Pass 10 Oct 2013 91,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 86,754 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 82,652 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 78,023 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 66,655 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 66,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 46,382 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 MDE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MDE, 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 MDE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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