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BJ55 NXF

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,126 mi
Last recorded119,126 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 NXF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 119,126 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both main arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 119,125 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both main arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 113,281 miles

Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both main arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 113,280 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both main arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Bonnet won't open

Boot lid won't open

Pass 30 Jul 2020 108,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 108,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 103,479 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both main arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 103,478 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 97,380 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 97,379 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 90,925 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)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 90,924 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 81,888 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 75,132 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 58,196 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly cracked and tread distorted

Fail 14 Sep 2013 58,196 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre slightly cracked and tread distorted

Pass 4 Feb 2013 53,842 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 53,842 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 47,723 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 40,335 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 33,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 2008 194,010 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 NXF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 NXF, 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 NXF registered?

BJ55 NXF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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