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BJ55 ZFO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

94,233 mi
Last recorded94,233 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 ZFO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 94,233 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 94,230 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 90,586 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive whole sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2025 90,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 87,475 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 83,330 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 83,329 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 79,589 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 79,589 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Very badly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 75,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 72,565 miles

Exhaust - Under floor heat shield loose on fixings

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55 R16 Close to inside shoulder

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 68,461 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Front radius arm back bush a bit missing?

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres inner edges stepped and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 68,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high headlamp fitted wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Front radius arm back bush a bit missing?

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres inner edges stepped and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 63,329 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres edges stepped

Fail 2 Jul 2018 63,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres edges stepped

Pass 3 Jul 2017 57,528 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2016 51,858 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 46,643 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 46,643 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 40,666 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 25 Jun 2013 35,663 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 35,663 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 32,574 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 30,005 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 26,458 miles

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

offside front tyre outer wall cut

Pass 16 Jul 2009 23,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,029 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 ZFO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 ZFO, 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 ZFO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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