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BJ05 GUE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,003 mi
Last recorded98,003 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 GUE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 98,003 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 96,670 miles

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 15 May 2018 92,021 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside number pate lamp dim

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 14 May 2018 92,021 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside number pate lamp dim

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 May 2017 84,765 miles

front brake pads getting low

slight oil leak on gearbox selector seal

Pass 25 May 2016 76,854 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 24 May 2016 76,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 64,925 miles

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

Slight play in front lower arm bushes

Slight play in offside rear trailing arm bush

Pass 10 May 2014 54,393 miles

nearside front bottom arm rear bush cracked but not resulting in excessive movement

offside front bottom arm rear bush cracked but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 16 May 2013 49,202 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 43,300 miles

coil springs complete ???

Pass 21 May 2011 37,557 miles

All tyres cracked and perished and are close to legal limits

Coil springs complete

Handbrake slight travel

Steering rack damp with oil and offside arm has little play

Pass 27 May 2010 31,643 miles

REAR TYRES HAVE CUTS BUT CAN SEE ANY CORDS OR PLY

Fail 28 May 2009 26,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2009 26,107 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 20,660 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 GUE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GUE, 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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BJ05 GUE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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