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BJ55 NZH

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 NZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2018 152,328 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2018 152,327 miles

Front Position lamp lens seriously defective both position ligts blue (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2017 148,735 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both number plate lights dim

Pass 25 Feb 2015 139,888 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 134,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre low on both edges

Pass 25 Feb 2014 134,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre low on both edges

Pass 26 Feb 2013 128,761 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 121,452 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 106,246 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 79,255 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 59,876 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 NZH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey 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 NZH, 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 NZH registered?

BJ55 NZH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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