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BJ05 GPO

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,573 mi
Last recorded132,573 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 GPO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2019 132,573 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

undertray fitted obscuring the view to some items

Pass 9 Apr 2018 120,079 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and offside rear (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 111,298 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 102,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush fatigued. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush fatigued. (2.4.G.2)

advise oil leak top end.

plastic covers prevent full inspection.

Fail 15 Apr 2016 102,897 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush fatigued. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush fatigued. (2.4.G.2)

advise oil leak top end.

plastic covers prevent full inspection.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 95,125 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 95,125 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 87,443 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 87,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 79,948 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 71,482 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 71,482 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 64,643 miles

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 16 Apr 2010 58,894 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,019 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 37,673 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 GPO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GPO, 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 GPO registered?

BJ05 GPO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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