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BJ05 LMM

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,171 mi
Last recorded112,171 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 LMM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 112,171 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2011 101,563 miles

exhaust corroded .

light scratches on screen .

rear brake discs corroded .

Fail 1 Apr 2011 101,563 miles

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

exhaust corroded .

light scratches on screen .

n/s/r tyre tread worn to 2mm on edge .

rear brake discs corroded .

Pass 20 Mar 2010 82,295 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 66,790 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 66,790 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 48,820 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Fail 5 Apr 2008 48,820 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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 LMM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LMM, 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 LMM registered?

BJ05 LMM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is BJ05 LMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 LMM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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