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BE05 JUE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

174,731 mi
Last recorded174,731 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE05 JUE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 174,731 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on vehicle underside & running gear

Pass 23 Oct 2021 168,865 miles

Corrosion on offside & nearside inner & outer cills, corrosion on lower rear trailing arms

Pass 23 Oct 2020 162,249 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 162,249 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 160,434 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 160,434 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 24 Apr 2018 154,780 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 150,573 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 134,815 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 114,393 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 114,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 107,954 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 107,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 94,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear back box deteriating

Pass 21 Sep 2013 94,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear back box deteriating

Pass 15 Sep 2012 89,382 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 89,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 84,869 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 79,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 79,001 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 71,413 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 71,413 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 54,897 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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BE05 JUE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BE05 JUE, 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 BE05 JUE registered?

BE05 JUE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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