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BJ05 JCZ

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,492 mi
Last recorded119,492 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 JCZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 119,492 miles

Age related surface rust to under side

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Both sides Trailing arm bush perished

Fail 24 Oct 2022 119,492 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Age related surface rust to under side

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant level low

Rear Both sides Trailing arm bush perished

Pass 25 Oct 2021 106,111 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 30 Oct 2020 96,090 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 96,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn low bald on inner band cut in tread exposing cords 195/60 r15 88v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop arm link broken off missing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 89,275 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 80,924 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2018 80,924 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2017 71,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 71,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 66,489 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 58,412 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 52,178 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,381 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 39,476 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 33,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs slight lip

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 20 Apr 2012 33,876 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs slight lip

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,619 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 24,146 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 19,438 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 14,917 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 JCZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 JCZ, 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 JCZ registered?

BJ05 JCZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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