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BJ55 OSR

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,853 mi
Last recorded95,853 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 OSR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 95,853 miles

both rear tyres worn low and perishing

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front tyre worn to limit

offside front tyre worn to edges

Fail 5 Jan 2018 95,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Handbrake performance

all indicators discoloring

both rear tyres worn low and perishing

both rear upper suspension arm outer bushes have slight play

front brake discs worn and corroded

heat shield security

nearside front tyre worn to limit

offside front tyre worn to edges

offside rear tyre possibly punctured

temp repair to rear exhaust hanger

Pass 3 Jan 2017 85,622 miles

Front Wishbone rear bushes slight wear

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

Rear Suspension arm lower bushes slight wear

Pass 17 Nov 2015 78,938 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 78,938 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 73,813 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 70,080 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust fully supported

Pass 12 Nov 2012 63,977 miles

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

rear exhaust mount deteriorated but exhaust fully supported

Pass 14 Nov 2011 56,914 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 50,032 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 42,630 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 42,623 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 29,750 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 25,476 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 OSR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ55 OSR registered?

BJ55 OSR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ55 OSR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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