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BJ55 ZBR

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,146 mi
Last recorded86,146 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 ZBR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 86,146 miles

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

Nearside mirror damafed

engine light on

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front / rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 86,146 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside mirror damafed

engine light on

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front / rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 78,247 miles

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

Nearside Front wing mirror casing damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet catch sticking

Fail 8 Sep 2016 78,242 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front wing mirror casing damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet catch sticking

Pass 13 Aug 2015 69,751 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 69,750 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view outer casing broken has sharp edge (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 62,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 55,033 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres have slight cut to side walls

Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,484 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 48,484 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 39,688 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,166 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2009 24,603 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 17,857 miles

Nearside Rear 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 ZBR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 ZBR, 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 ZBR registered?

BJ55 ZBR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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