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BJ55 XJU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

107,618 mi
Last recorded107,618 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2019 107,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 101,600 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 101,597 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 96,545 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 96,545 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 87,359 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

aux. drive belt deteriorating

Fail 1 Nov 2016 87,359 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

aux. drive belt deteriorating

Pass 3 Nov 2015 79,725 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 79,722 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 72,452 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Nov 2013 62,283 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear panel damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2013 62,283 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside rear panel damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2012 52,202 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 47,680 miles

Nearisde rear seat belt slight fluffing.

Pass 4 Dec 2010 42,199 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 42,199 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 35,594 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 30,417 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 30,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

slight uneven wear to both rear tyres

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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 XJU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XJU, 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 XJU registered?

BJ55 XJU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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