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BJ05 JXB

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,212 mi
Last recorded114,212 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 114,212 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 110,398 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 105,459 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 102,580 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 98,118 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 92,138 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front wishbone bushes

offside rear tyre cracking and low

Pass 15 Oct 2013 78,569 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 78,569 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 63,938 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 56,954 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 48,537 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 39,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,650 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 31,650 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 24,396 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 24,396 miles

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

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 JXB 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 81.3%.

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 JXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 JXB registered?

BJ05 JXB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 JXB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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