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BJ05 FSF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,417 mi
Last recorded116,417 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 116,417 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on sills

Pass 3 Mar 2022 113,612 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 109,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

wear on front brake discs & pads

Fail 30 Jan 2021 109,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

wear on front brake discs & pads

Pass 12 Mar 2019 101,609 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 101,608 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 86,903 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 72,100 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 61,420 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 61,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 51,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2014 40,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 40,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 30,080 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 23,086 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 23,086 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 17,781 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight judder on rear brakes

Pass 15 Feb 2010 13,482 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 8,671 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 5,253 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 FSF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FSF, 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 FSF registered?

BJ05 FSF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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