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BJ05 FPX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,439 mi
Last recorded103,439 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 103,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 103,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 102,104 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2017 102,102 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall splitting apart 215/40/ZR17 87W (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 99,634 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres sidewalls damaged

Rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 6 Jul 2016 99,634 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres sidewalls damaged

Rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 17 Dec 2015 98,164 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged - suggest replace

Slight fluctuation on offside rear brake

Fail 16 Dec 2015 98,162 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged - suggest replace

Slight fluctuation on offside rear brake

Pass 17 Dec 2014 88,120 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 76,145 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 76,145 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 66,915 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Feb 2013 66,915 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Mar 2012 52,250 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 43,229 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 36,622 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,108 miles

HAND BRAKE LEVER HAS SLIGHT TRAVEL

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 20,228 miles

O/S/F/HEAD LIGHT HAS SLIGHT UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT

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 FPX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BJ05 FPX, 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 FPX registered?

BJ05 FPX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 FPX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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