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BJ55 XTR

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

142,087 mi
Last recorded142,087 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 142,087 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust system corroded

ubcc

Pass 2 Feb 2016 140,271 miles

Nearside damage

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ubcc

Fail 1 Feb 2016 140,271 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside damage

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ubcc

Fail 7 Oct 2014 122,078 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 122,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 102,564 miles

exhaust heat shield partly insecure from body . advise early rectification

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2013 102,562 miles

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

exhaust heat shield partly insecure from body . advise early rectification

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 86,085 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 86,085 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 69,682 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

slight damage on nearside front wing/ bumper -no sharp edges

slight wear on nearside and offside front brake discs

slight wear on nearside rear tyre inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2011 69,682 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage on nearside front wing/ bumper -no sharp edges

slight wear on nearside and offside front brake discs

slight wear on nearside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2010 45,670 miles

Damage to NSF

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)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 45,670 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Damage to NSF

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 10 Dec 2008 31,793 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 31,792 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 XTR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XTR, 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 XTR registered?

BJ55 XTR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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