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BJ55 XMC

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,019 mi
Last recorded162,019 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 162,019 miles

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

underbody surface rust heavily corroded front to rear

Fail 30 May 2023 162,010 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

underbody surface rust heavily corroded front to rear

Pass 19 May 2022 145,341 miles

covers on sills not able to see sills

Fail 19 May 2022 145,341 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and wing lose (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

covers on sills not able to see sills

Pass 25 May 2021 128,097 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 128,097 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

one number plate light not working

Pass 29 Apr 2020 110,713 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 110,713 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 103,200 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under side of vehicle generally corrodded

Fail 4 May 2019 103,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush as marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush as marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under side of vehicle generally corrodded

Pass 19 May 2018 95,770 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear 2mm

Offside Rear Wearing inner edge

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2017 85,942 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Front discs corrodded inner side

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Osr tyre 3.4mm

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

Fail 6 May 2017 85,942 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Front discs corrodded inner side

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Osr tyre 3.4mm

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

Pass 23 May 2016 78,254 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 78,254 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 75,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2015 75,684 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 67,766 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 54,122 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2011 44,617 miles

rear o/s tyre close to limit

Fail 11 Nov 2011 44,617 miles

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

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

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

rear o/s tyre close to limit

Pass 24 Nov 2010 36,080 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 27,634 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 21,514 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 XMC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XMC, 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 XMC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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