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BJ05 JVW

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,529 mi
Last recorded111,529 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 111,529 miles

Gearbox has slight oil leak/s

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust metal hanger is broken

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

x2 rear exhaust heat shields are insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2017 104,167 miles

Gearbox has oil leak/s

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front headlamp bulb cover is loose in engine bay

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust metal bracket (weldable) is broken

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 96,431 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 3mm and starting to perish 205/55 R16 W (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet release cable faulty

both rear metal exhaust mountings fragile due to corrosion

slight gearbox fluid leak

Pass 28 Aug 2015 85,524 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 R16 V (4.1.E.1)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / both arms / all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres badly perished 205/55 R16 V 2011

Pass 1 Sep 2014 80,948 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

all four brake discs worn/corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge 205.55.16v

offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Fail 1 Sep 2014 80,948 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

all four brake discs worn/corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge 205.55.16v

offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2013 69,996 miles

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

front wipers perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,068 miles

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

all four brake discs slightly worn

Fail 3 Sep 2012 60,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

all four brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Sep 2011 48,116 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perishing

Fail 2 Sep 2011 48,116 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 17 Aug 2010 33,133 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 22,591 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 22,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 22,199 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 16,838 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 JVW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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