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BN55 VJZ

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,750 mi
Last recorded85,750 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 VJZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 85,750 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 85,111 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 24 Nov 2021 85,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2020 84,292 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 84,292 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 80,915 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 71,608 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside body damage

Nearside windscreen has stone chips

Offside Front indicator bulr starting to delaminate

slight corrosion to brake house ferrules

Fail 20 Jun 2018 71,498 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside body damage

Nearside windscreen has stone chips

Offside Front indicator bulr starting to delaminate

slight corrosion to brake house ferrules

Pass 5 Jul 2017 650,044 miles

engine lamp on

Pass 9 Jun 2016 58,262 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing on the inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2015 42,742 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 40,859 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 29 Aug 2014 40,859 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,024 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 38,024 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 35,862 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 31,713 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,313 miles

front pads wearin thin

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 19 Aug 2009 24,060 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,060 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 20,180 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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BN55 VJZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BN55 VJZ, 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 BN55 VJZ registered?

BN55 VJZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BN55 VJZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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