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BJ55 ZBE

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,086 mi
Last recorded77,086 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 ZBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 77,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 74,508 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 74,498 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 72,673 miles

Nearside Front Outer Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 70,503 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 67,087 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 67,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2017 61,198 miles

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

slight damage to nsr tyre wall

Fail 1 Feb 2017 61,198 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

slight damage to nsr tyre wall

Pass 27 Jan 2016 56,313 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 51,230 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 46,970 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 41,941 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 36,340 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 29,750 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 22,760 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 16,230 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 14,818 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 ZBE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZBE, 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 ZBE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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