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BJ05 JHK

2005 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,420 mi
Last recorded131,420 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 JHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 131,420 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 129,198 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre going out of shape

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 113,936 miles

Airbag light is on,Centre exhaust is corroded,front number plate is deteriorated and the rear is just starting.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 113,936 miles

Airbag light is on,Centre exhaust is corroded,front number plate is deteriorated and the rear is just starting.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 102,190 miles

Front number plate is deteriorated with part of the zero missing but still readable also rear is starting to deteriorate.

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

airbag light is on

n/s wiper is worn

o/s/f sidelight is dull.

Fail 29 Mar 2011 102,190 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front number plate is deteriorated with part of the zero missing but still readable also rear is starting to deteriorate.

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

airbag light is on

n/s wiper is worn

o/s/f sidelight is dull.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 84,836 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 84,836 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 67,297 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 46,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,629 miles

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

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 JHK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 JHK, 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 JHK registered?

BJ05 JHK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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