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BJ55 OPU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,432 mi
Last recorded112,432 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 112,432 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/f sidelight bulb dimmer than n/s/f

Pass 14 Dec 2012 102,005 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Small lump in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall suspect tyre moulding lump.

Fail 13 Dec 2012 102,005 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Small lump in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall suspect tyre moulding lump.

Fail 16 Jun 2012 93,623 miles

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

nearside outer body sill,nearside rear door and rear panel dented

Pass 16 Jun 2012 93,623 miles

nearside outer body sill,nearside rear door and rear panel dented

Pass 17 Jun 2011 84,807 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 84,807 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 68,727 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 60,823 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre has metal object in tread

Pass 9 Oct 2008 60,823 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre has metal object in tread

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 OPU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OPU, 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 OPU registered?

BJ55 OPU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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