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BJ55 ZCX

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

112,459 mi
Last recorded112,459 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 112,459 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 112,458 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2016 112,138 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 104,403 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 86,743 miles

Engine light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 69,980 miles

All Tyres Getting Close To Limit

Exhaust System Rusty

Rear Brake Imbalance 32%

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 30 Jan 2012 53,324 miles

Off side front tyre smooth on inner edge and both are low at approx 3 mm

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear tyres are losing shape

Pass 29 Jan 2011 49,120 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 45,012 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 40,472 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wear to inner edge of offside front tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2008 35,581 miles

osf and nsf washer jets part blocked clear screen ok

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 ZCX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ55 ZCX registered?

BJ55 ZCX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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