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BJ55 MKZ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,281 mi
Last recorded110,281 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 MKZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 110,281 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 93,254 miles

EML is on intermittently

bonnet release is poor in operation

exhaust is rusty

front lower arm bushes are perished

front tyres are worn on edges

oil leak

underside is rusty in places

Fail 9 Oct 2018 93,254 miles

EML is on intermittently

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

bonnet release is poor in operation

exhaust is rusty

front lower arm bushes are perished

front tyres are worn on edges

oil leak

underside is rusty in places

Pass 20 Sep 2017 88,899 miles

PAS rack damp

exhaust heatshiled insecure

exhaust rear silencer hanger snapped

front wishbone rear bushes heavily cracked perished and worn

gearbox oil leak

general corrosion to underbody

offside front indicator slightly pale

Fail 20 Sep 2017 88,899 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

PAS rack damp

exhaust heatshiled insecure

exhaust rear silencer hanger snapped

front brake discs heavily lipped and corroded

front brake pads approx 80% worn

front wishbone rear bushes heavily cracked perished and worn

gearbox oil leak

general corrosion to underbody

offside front indicator slightly pale

offside rear tyre worn to the legal limit

Pass 30 Sep 2016 84,791 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 80,066 miles

PAS rack damp with oil

exhaust system corroded and hangers

front brake discs lipped and corroded

offside front indercator slightly pale

offside rear tyre wearing close tread wear bars

stone chip to screen

Pass 4 Oct 2014 76,395 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 72,624 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 67,342 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 67,342 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 55,513 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,519 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 40,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,728 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 MKZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 MKZ, 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 MKZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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