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BJ55 VWT

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,604 mi
Last recorded116,604 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VWT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 116,604 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

corrosion to offside outer sill

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 18 Feb 2019 116,604 miles

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

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

corrosion to offside outer sill

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 31 Jan 2019 116,463 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Corrosion to sill panel

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Outer Corrosion to sill panel

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2018 111,814 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust deteriorating

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/r brake disc tin cover rusting

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rust to lower front wings

Pass 13 Jan 2017 103,952 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust deteriorating

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rust pitting to front brake discs

Fail 13 Jan 2017 103,952 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust deteriorating

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rust pitting to front brake discs

Pass 8 Feb 2016 93,562 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 93,562 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 82,200 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 82,199 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 68,662 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 60,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 51,465 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 6 Oct 2010 43,471 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 8 Oct 2009 34,975 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,682 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 VWT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VWT, 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 VWT registered?

BJ55 VWT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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