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BJ05 GZZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,704 mi
Last recorded90,704 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 GZZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 90,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 90,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 85,560 miles

all four tyres getting close to limit

clutch pedal rubber missing

damage to near side rear bumper

engine light on

Fail 21 Jan 2016 85,560 miles

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

all four tyres getting close to limit

clutch pedal rubber missing

damage to near side rear bumper

engine light on

Pass 5 Jan 2015 71,594 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

clutch pedle rubber missing

engine and battery lights on

fuel flap brocken

n/s/f seat not tilt forword

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge 205/55x16

Fail 5 Jan 2015 71,594 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

clutch pedle rubber missing

engine and battery lights on

fuel flap brocken

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge 205/55x16

Pass 23 Jan 2014 56,999 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 56,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 45,855 miles

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

O/S/R tyre has cracks but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Fail 20 Jul 2012 45,855 miles

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

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

O/S/R tyre has cracks but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 10 May 2011 42,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2011 42,889 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 38,157 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 15 May 2010 38,157 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 22 Apr 2009 28,883 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 21,893 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 GZZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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