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BJ05 JHU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,517 mi
Last recorded74,517 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 74,517 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2023 74,517 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2022 70,264 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 70,264 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 67,473 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 8 Apr 2021 67,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Apr 2020 66,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 61,975 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 18 Mar 2019 61,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Mar 2018 58,038 miles

Both rear anti-roll bar link rubbers split.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 53,950 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on edges and cracking due to age.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from rocker cover gasket.

Suspect noise from offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 50,343 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Fail 21 Mar 2016 50,343 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2015 47,519 miles

Both rear tyres cracking badly.

Oil filter corroded and porous.

Oil leak from rocker cover gasket.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,383 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 41,495 miles

Coolant level low

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,580 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 34,449 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 31,580 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,595 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 18,666 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 JHU 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 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 JHU, 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 JHU registered?

BJ05 JHU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BJ05 JHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 JHU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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