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BJ55 YFF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,133 mi
Last recorded143,133 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 YFF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 143,133 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 143,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 127,300 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 120,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on very limit of 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 111,219 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 11,217 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2014 103,285 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 95,548 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 95,548 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 87,687 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 79,926 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 79,925 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 71,214 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 67,663 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 52,613 miles

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

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 YFF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YFF, 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 YFF registered?

BJ55 YFF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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