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BC05 JXU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,713 mi
Last recorded156,713 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 JXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 156,713 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust silencer detiriorated

Fail 22 Jun 2017 156,286 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed driver (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust silencer detiriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2016 144,458 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 137,482 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

baby seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 22 Apr 2014 136,716 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 131,815 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing,slight roughness evident

Fail 19 Mar 2013 131,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear wheel bearing,slight roughness evident

Pass 21 Mar 2012 119,516 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 99,894 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 81,671 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 65,894 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 48,983 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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BC05 JXU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BC05 JXU, 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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What year was BC05 JXU registered?

BC05 JXU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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