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BJ05 FRP

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,687 mi
Last recorded93,687 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 93,687 miles

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

Offside Front cv boot

Offside Front wing corroding at bottom

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 93,121 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer & inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 92,386 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 91,778 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 90,533 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 89,143 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 89,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 88,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 86,480 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 86,382 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 84,818 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 84,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 84,588 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 78,756 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 71,997 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 63,951 miles

all tyres 3 to 4mm

Fail 11 Jul 2012 63,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

all tyres 3 to 4mm

Pass 30 Mar 2011 53,513 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 46,368 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,617 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 FRP 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 81%.

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 FRP, 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 FRP registered?

BJ05 FRP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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