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BJ55 YAK

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,496 mi
Last recorded151,496 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 YAK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 151,496 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

visual smoke test just accectable

Fail 23 Jan 2019 151,496 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

visual smoke test just accectable

Pass 24 Jan 2018 136,109 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 136,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 122,983 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 116,772 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 107,812 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 99,449 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 91,985 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 86,712 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 86,712 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 83,024 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 78,964 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 74,455 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 74,453 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 72,704 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

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 YAK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YAK, 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 YAK registered?

BJ55 YAK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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