MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to cords (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to cords (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
bolt loose and missing from D.P.F securing mount
bolt loose on boost pressure unit
both front tyres worn to 3mm
engine management light on dashboard
offside rear bumper repaired(secure)
offside rear tyre worn to 3mm and nailed
split in boost pressure pipe
warning light indicating D.P.F fault on dashboard(Diesel Particulate Filter)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
bolt loose and missing from D.P.F securing mount
bolt loose on boost pressure unit
both front tyres worn to 3mm
engine management light on dashboard
offside rear bumper repaired(secure)
offside rear tyre worn to 3mm and nailed
split in boost pressure pipe
unable to fully assess both front wipers due to lack of screenwash from jets
warning light indicating D.P.F fault on dashboard(Diesel Particulate Filter)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
boot lid struts not holding boot
damage to offside rear quarter panel and bumper (not sharp still secure)
rattling noise due ot snapped exhaust front pipe bracket(exhaust adequately supported)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear indicators slightly discoloured
offside front tyre worn low on inner edge
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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BJ55 ORL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 ORL, 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 ORL registered?
BJ55 ORL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2005.
Is BJ55 ORL safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ55 ORL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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