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BJ55 ZFB

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,346 mi
Last recorded78,346 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 78,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 73,339 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 May 2017 68,348 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 29 Apr 2016 55,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 51,785 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 47,629 miles

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

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 12 Apr 2014 47,629 miles

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

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 42,581 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside front tyre perishing

Offside front tyre perishing

Fail 13 Apr 2013 42,531 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside front tyre perishing

Offside front tyre perishing

Pass 14 Apr 2012 36,094 miles

NS MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

OSR TYRE HEAVILY PERISHED

Pass 28 Apr 2011 30,120 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,306 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,622 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on its outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,619 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 ZFB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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