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BJ05 HBP

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,584 mi
Last recorded127,584 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 127,584 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 127,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 123,942 miles

advise centre front exhaust mount

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 123,942 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

advise centre front exhaust mount

Pass 15 Aug 2022 120,681 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 117,049 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 111,314 miles

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

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

front subframe and suspension components corroded but not excessive

rear subframe and suspension components corroded but not excessive

Fail 11 Aug 2020 111,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front subframe and suspension components corroded but not excessive

rear subframe and suspension components corroded but not excessive

Pass 26 Jun 2019 109,165 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 105,383 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 99,852 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 94,066 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 94,063 miles

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

Brake pad(s) insecure brake linning insecure,recommend not to be driven away (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 87,510 miles

o/s/f brake pad wearing low

Pass 4 Jun 2014 82,264 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 82,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 74,867 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 69,221 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 69,221 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 58,363 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 47,176 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,288 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 HBP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HBP, 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 HBP registered?

BJ05 HBP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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