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BJ55 XTS

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,918 mi
Last recorded76,918 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 XTS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 76,918 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 69,207 miles

Front windscreen washer weak but still supplys enough to clear screen

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axel bush worn and deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills corroded but not exsessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 69,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front windscreen washer weak but still supplys enough to clear screen

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axel bush worn and deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills corroded but not exsessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 62,402 miles

underside car slight corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2018 62,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inside face worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded new front flexi to caliper needed x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside car slight corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2017 59,834 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 57,984 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn thin about 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes perished and have slight play (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 55,995 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS / EXHAUST SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 17 Nov 2014 54,173 miles

REAR PADS WEARING CLOSE

STEERING / SUSPENSION / EXHAUST / BRAKING COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 8 Jul 2013 51,574 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 49,572 miles

nearside headlamp pattern obscured not dazzling other road users

Pass 29 Jun 2011 46,966 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 46,966 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,828 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 36,439 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 27,000 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 XTS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 XTS, 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 XTS registered?

BJ55 XTS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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