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BJ55 XPF

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,044 mi
Last recorded113,044 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 113,044 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Offside/nearside front brake discs corroded

Offside/nearside rear inner sills corroded

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 113,044 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Offside/nearside front brake discs corroded

Offside/nearside rear inner sills corroded

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 106,581 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

o/s/f lower wing holed rusty

sills rusty

underside rusty

Pass 26 May 2023 98,186 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Vehicle underside, braking and suspension components corroded

Fail 26 May 2023 98,186 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Vehicle underside, braking and suspension components corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 92,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside front brake disc corroded on inner

Offside front drop link dust covers very poor

Fail 1 Jun 2022 92,183 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside front brake disc corroded on inner

Offside front drop link dust covers very poor

Pass 3 Jun 2021 84,773 miles

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2021 84,772 miles

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

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 28 May 2020 80,870 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 80,864 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 76,028 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 73,290 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 73,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 67,492 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 64,445 miles

chips in screen

slight cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2015 58,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey when rotated

Pass 14 Jan 2014 53,040 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wiperblades smearing

oil seepage from camshaft sensor

Pass 21 Jan 2013 46,947 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 46,161 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 46,161 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 40,993 miles

Front brake disc's worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 35,236 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 29,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 22,753 miles

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

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

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 XPF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XPF, 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 XPF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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