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BJ55 OTG

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,841 mi
Last recorded113,841 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 OTG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 113,841 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 113,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 105,275 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Fail 1 Mar 2016 105,275 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs cable (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 23 Feb 2015 97,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust Heat shield loose

Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2015 97,106 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust Heat shield loose

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 90,485 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 81,641 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 73,136 miles

both rear tyres just in limit 1.6mm

nearside front tyre just in limit 1.6mm

nearside rear link has slight play

Fail 23 Jan 2012 73,136 miles

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

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

both rear tyres just in limit 1.6mm

nearside front tyre just in limit 1.6mm

nearside rear link has slight play

Pass 21 Jan 2011 65,200 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 135,571 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 135,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 100,466 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 66,767 miles

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

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 OTG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OTG, 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 OTG registered?

BJ55 OTG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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