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BJ55 OOV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

212,686 mi
Last recorded212,686 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 OOV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 212,686 miles

Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Also Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Mirror glass damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Both shock absorbers outer casings corroded

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 212,686 miles

Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Also Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Mirror glass damaged

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Both shock absorbers outer casings corroded

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 208,280 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both Front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 202,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 194,407 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 194,407 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 183,101 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 183,101 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 172,245 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 161,993 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 151,221 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 141,718 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 133,467 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 119,919 miles

Both rear tyres nearly bald on inner edge.

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

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

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 11 Nov 2008 96,351 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 OOV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OOV, 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 OOV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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