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BJ55 VXA

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,110 mi
Last recorded162,110 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 162,110 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 161,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 161,449 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 149,921 miles

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

front brake discs are lipped,corroded and pitted on inner faces

front springs are corroding

rear brakes have slight fluctuation

Fail 22 Sep 2017 149,918 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold/cat, flexi broken (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

emmisions not checked due to excessive leak of gasses at the front

front brake discs are lipped,corroded and pitted on inner faces

front springs are corroding

rear brakes have slight fluctuation

Pass 23 Sep 2016 136,749 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 136,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported both brackets broken off exhaust (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 124,060 miles

E.M.L is illuminated

brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded on inner faces

front tyres are worn on the inner shoulders - rec. alignment check

rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorated and have play

slight play in inner rack joints

wishbone bushes are deteriorated and have play - n/s and o/s

Fail 22 Sep 2015 124,060 miles

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

E.M.L is illuminated

brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded on inner faces

front tyres are worn on the inner shoulders - rec. alignment check

o/s/r tyre is on the limit

rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorated and have play

slight play in inner rack joints

wishbone bushes are deteriorated and have play - n/s and o/s

Pass 23 Sep 2014 113,879 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres cracking

Fail 11 Sep 2013 101,338 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 101,338 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 87,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 79,679 miles

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

eml on, emissions only just passed

Pass 28 Sep 2010 68,322 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 46,467 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 27,785 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 VXA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VXA, 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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BJ55 VXA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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