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BJ55 YDO

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,831 mi
Last recorded140,831 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 YDO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 140,831 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 129,267 miles

silencer box in poor condition

Fail 20 Dec 2016 129,267 miles

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

silencer box in poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2015 116,524 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 104,399 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 89,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2013 89,431 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 85,374 miles

centre exhaust corroding

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 11 Dec 2012 85,374 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

centre exhaust corroding

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 13 Dec 2011 82,211 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 13 Dec 2011 82,211 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 8 Dec 2010 77,666 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 72,191 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 51,263 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 YDO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YDO, 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 YDO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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