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BF05 CHJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,722 mi
Last recorded73,722 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 CHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2017 73,722 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs worn

Fail 30 Dec 2016 73,722 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jan 2016 72,269 miles

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

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

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

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

both wipers starting to split

drivers seat back doesn't pull forward

Pass 26 Feb 2015 70,186 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 70,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 68,939 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Oil weap from power steering pump area

Rear coil springs corroded

edge wear on front tyres

Fail 26 Feb 2014 68,939 miles

Front brake pads worn low

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil weap from power steering pump area

Rear coil springs corroded

edge wear on front tyres

Pass 5 Mar 2013 64,286 miles

Coolant resevoir empty

Front brake pads worn low, discs lipped

coolant leak from thermostat housing

edges wearing thin and perished nearside rear tyre

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

offside rear tyre inner tread wearing unevenly and perished outer with nail in tread

Fail 5 Mar 2013 64,286 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant resevoir empty

Front brake pads worn low, discs lipped

coolant leak from thermostat housing

edges wearing thin and perished nearside rear tyre

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

offside rear tyre inner tread wearing unevenly and perished outer with nail in tread

Fail 16 Mar 2012 57,715 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 16 Mar 2012 57,715 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 18 Mar 2011 51,134 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE: Nearside front tyre very low on tread, perished and bald inner edge

nearside rear wheel distorted

Pass 24 Feb 2010 44,168 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,634 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,314 miles

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

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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BF05 CHJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BF05 CHJ, 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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BF05 CHJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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