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BJ55 XSW

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,588 mi
Last recorded97,588 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 97,588 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 97,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 94,972 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 93,189 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 91,615 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 89,499 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 87,445 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 83,555 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 83,555 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 80,303 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 78,051 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 74,680 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 69,885 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 64,937 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 57,598 miles

brake imbalance high

n/s/f side light dimm

Fail 11 Mar 2011 57,598 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake imbalance high

n/s/f side light dimm

Pass 26 Oct 2009 40,692 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 40,692 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

nail in sidewall n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2008 28,027 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 XSW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 XSW, 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 XSW registered?

BJ55 XSW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is BJ55 XSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ55 XSW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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