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BJ05 DDX

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,948 mi
Last recorded130,948 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 DDX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 130,948 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 130,948 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 118,221 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 118,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2020 112,727 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 106,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 102,159 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 98,473 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

Fail 6 Apr 2017 98,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

Pass 21 Apr 2016 94,682 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 89,625 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn thin

Pass 27 Apr 2015 89,625 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

front brake discs worn thin

Pass 8 Apr 2014 79,394 miles

Coolant level low.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust hangers corroded.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 71,808 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 59,602 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 59,602 miles

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

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

both front tyres low 2mm

rear pads low 2mm

Fail 5 Apr 2011 49,416 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,416 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 42,858 miles

front pads low 3mm

Pass 3 Apr 2009 33,455 miles

near side front tyre outer wall split

near side rear tyre oval

Pass 21 Apr 2008 26,455 miles

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

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 DDX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ05 DDX, 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 BJ05 DDX registered?

BJ05 DDX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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