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BJ55 OPZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,578 mi
Last recorded185,578 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 OPZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 185,578 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear 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 heat shields loose

Rear tailgate damaged

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 177,047 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear tailgate damaged

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

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

heat shield loose and exhaust outyer skin corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2019 177,047 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear tailgate damaged

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

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

heat shield loose and exhaust outyer skin corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2018 165,660 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front washers inop

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

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

exhaust outer skin corroded and heat shields loose

Pass 4 Nov 2017 155,679 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 155,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 145,217 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement sway bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement sway bar (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 145,215 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 6.21 (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement sway bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement sway bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 133,088 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 133,984 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 122,775 miles

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

crankshaft pulley badly worn

exhaust system deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 11 Jul 2013 108,705 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 98,686 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 98,686 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 92,121 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 92,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 84,842 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 78,596 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 73,511 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 71,510 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 OPZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OPZ, 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 OPZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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