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BJ05 FSO

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,304 mi
Last recorded110,304 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 FSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2018 110,304 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 25 Apr 2017 102,870 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres close to limits & bald on edges

corrosion on coil springs

exhaust corroded & front brackets broken

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Mar 2016 95,134 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 85,707 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 72,600 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 61,138 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,839 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 44,852 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 26,959 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 FSO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FSO, 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 FSO registered?

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

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