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BJ05 JVM

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,439 mi
Last recorded93,439 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 JVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 93,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 86,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate deteriorating

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2013 78,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel filler cap fault

offside front inner cv boot cracking

Fail 28 Jan 2013 78,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel filler cap fault

offside front inner cv boot cracking

Fail 24 Jan 2012 68,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 68,451 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 59,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2010 46,223 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre starting to crack

Pass 27 Jan 2009 35,070 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 32,885 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 JVM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JVM, 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 JVM registered?

BJ05 JVM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is BJ05 JVM safe to buy?

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