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BJ05 FWF

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

152,530 mi
Last recorded152,530 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 152,530 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 152,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 147,914 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 146,524 miles

Engine oil above maximum level

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front inner arm slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive assuming sump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp slightly deteriorated

Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2017 144,619 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 144,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 140,746 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 126,949 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 114,095 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 101,626 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 92,505 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 79,978 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 64,879 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 56,298 miles

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

advise undertray fitted to car

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 May 2008 44,822 miles

Offside Front 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 FWF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FWF, 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 FWF registered?

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

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