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BJ05 GXP

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,706 mi
Last recorded160,706 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 160,706 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fuel tank straps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 160,706 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fuel tank straps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 149,820 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 141,328 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 129,616 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tailgate struts weak

both front & rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2019 129,616 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tailgate struts weak

both front & rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2018 49,657 miles

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

oil no engine

Fail 16 Mar 2018 122,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

oil no engine

Pass 17 Mar 2017 114,143 miles

Front coil spring corroded both offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both offside & nearside (2.4.C.3c)

Rear tailgate struts weak

Fail 17 Mar 2017 114,143 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front coil spring corroded both offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished/splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both offside & nearside (2.4.C.3c)

Rear tailgate struts weak

Pass 11 Mar 2016 105,788 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 105,788 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 96,181 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 87,347 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)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 87,347 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 78,204 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 68,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2011 60,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

front wiper blades slightly worn

rear tyres perished in tread area/wearing on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2010 50,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades slightly worn

rear tyres perished in tread area

Pass 26 Mar 2009 43,800 miles

child seats fitted

windscreen damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2008 37,475 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 GXP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GXP, 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 GXP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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