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BJ05 CUW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

135,541 mi
Last recorded135,541 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 CUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 135,541 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 124,176 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 124,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 112,254 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 100,187 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 88,436 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 76,084 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 56,485 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 54,971 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 43,688 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 30,966 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 21,575 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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BJ05 CUW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BJ05 CUW, 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 BJ05 CUW registered?

BJ05 CUW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is BJ05 CUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 CUW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ05 CUW have outstanding finance?

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