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BJ55 XML

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,112 mi
Last recorded53,112 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2024 53,112 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 45,068 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 42,877 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 42,866 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 42,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 42,246 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 42,246 miles

Emissions not tested due to heavy misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 24 Jun 2019 41,593 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 39,252 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 37,964 miles

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

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jun 2016 36,054 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 36,054 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 33,860 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 30,776 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 30,776 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2013 27,595 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limit on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2012 24,596 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 20,079 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 15,232 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 15 Dec 2008 10,013 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 XML is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XML, 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 XML registered?

BJ55 XML is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is BJ55 XML safe to buy?

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