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BJ05 LPA

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,938 mi
Last recorded84,938 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 84,938 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes- both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Inner cv boot slightly leaking

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 83,374 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes splitting apart- both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sill corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 81,963 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 78,744 miles

parking brake has just met the minimum effort required at 16%

Pass 21 May 2018 74,839 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 74,836 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view sharp edge on mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges cracking apart but not to ply or cord (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 69,743 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

hand brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

nearside rear drop link has slight play

Fail 18 Apr 2017 69,726 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

gearbox oil leak

hand brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

nearside rear drop link has slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2016 61,849 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 53,029 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 45,384 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 35,355 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 35,355 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 30,195 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 24,482 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 24,482 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 19,097 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 17,096 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 13,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 LPA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LPA, 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 LPA registered?

BJ05 LPA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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