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BJ55 VWH

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,775 mi
Last recorded105,775 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 105,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 101,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 101,621 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 100,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush appears quite deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded + Wheel arch liner slightly caught up with spring **Advise Att** (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush appears quite deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before joint in front of tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured **Advise Att** (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 100,587 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush appears quite deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded + Wheel arch liner slightly caught up with spring **Advise Att** (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush appears quite deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before joint in front of tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured **Advise Att** (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 97,578 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 97,578 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 90,587 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 90,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 84,555 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 80,715 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 80,715 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 76,458 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 76,458 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 71,812 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,144 miles

Front brake disks wearing thin.

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,982 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 55,982 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,920 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 47,907 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 45,990 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 40,540 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 37,682 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 VWH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 VWH, 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 VWH registered?

BJ55 VWH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is BJ55 VWH safe to buy?

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