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BJ55 YDC

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

268,020 mi
Last recorded268,020 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 YDC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2017 268,020 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearbush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer dooor handle stiff to open

exhaust box outer skin corroded away

Pass 11 Jan 2016 260,829 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 260,829 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 255,963 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 10 Jan 2015 255,911 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 15 Jan 2014 243,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 243,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 233,963 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 233,934 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 218,722 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake discs worn

nearside front seat belt twisted

offside front wing damaged

offside rear wheel arch & bumper damaged

power steering warning light flashed during test & then stayed out as per proceedure

rear lower gearbox mount worn

Fail 7 Jan 2011 196,200 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 7 Jan 2011 196,200 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 15 Jan 2010 139,047 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 139,032 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside number plate light dim

Pass 18 Oct 2008 66,560 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 YDC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YDC, 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 YDC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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