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BT55 VZJ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,232 mi
Last recorded149,232 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 VZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 149,232 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

slight exhaust smoke intermitent

Fail 10 Dec 2020 149,219 miles

Emissions not tested due to excess smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure arm rear bolts lose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure arm rear bolts lose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2020 149,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2019 142,780 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

reversing lights not working

Fail 1 May 2019 142,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

reversing lights not working

Pass 1 May 2018 138,402 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 138,377 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 134,090 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 128,019 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 120,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 120,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 114,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs worn

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear subframe, Rear suspension arms

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 106,375 miles

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

nearside andoffside sill covers fitted not allowing a full test of sill

Pass 6 Feb 2012 98,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 90,751 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 80,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 80,813 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 62,419 miles

engine undertray fitted some parts not seen

offside rear suspension link arm bush deteriorating

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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BT55 VZJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BT55 VZJ, 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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BT55 VZJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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