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BJ05 GTY

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,445 mi
Last recorded93,445 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2023 93,445 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 90,785 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 90,785 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 82,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 75,541 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes are worn.

Slight exhaust leak from the middle section.

Fail 26 Oct 2020 75,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front lower arm rear bushes are worn.

O/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

Slight exhaust leak from the middle section.

Pass 21 Oct 2019 69,614 miles

front suspension arm bushes becoming soft

minor corrosion to front brake discs

minor oil leaks

Fail 21 Oct 2019 69,580 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

front suspension arm bushes becoming soft

minor corrosion to front brake discs

minor oil leaks

Pass 9 Oct 2018 59,681 miles

Front both suspension arm rear bushes becoming deteriorated

Front dampness around both shock absorbers

Fail 9 Oct 2018 59,681 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front both suspension arm rear bushes becoming deteriorated

Front dampness around both shock absorbers

Nearside Front tyre becoming worn and starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front abs sensor appears to be rubbing on anti roll bar drop link

Offside Front tyre becoming worn and staring to wear badly on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2017 48,395 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 42,998 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 39,405 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2014 35,377 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 32,623 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 28,525 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 25,588 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 21,999 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 21,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 19,256 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 19,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,443 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 15,443 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 GTY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GTY, 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 GTY registered?

BJ05 GTY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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