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BJ55 ORL

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,562 mi
Last recorded109,562 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 ORL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 109,562 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 99,617 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 99,486 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 87,805 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 84,927 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 84,927 miles

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)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 75,871 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 75,871 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 64,130 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 52,988 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,993 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 42,772 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 31,497 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 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.

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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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