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BJ05 LPZ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,374 mi
Last recorded197,374 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 LPZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 197,374 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 26 Jan 2018 186,243 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 181,944 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 175,332 miles

coil spring corroded offside & nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 169,278 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 169,278 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 152,412 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 152,179 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 132,615 miles

Brake pedal antislip pad worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Tail gate release with fob only

engine management malfunction light on

Fail 18 Apr 2013 132,615 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal antislip pad worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Tail gate release with fob only

engine management malfunction light on

Pass 10 Mar 2012 110,357 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

eml light on.

Pass 4 May 2011 94,719 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2010 74,994 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 55,953 miles

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

pads appear low

Fail 15 Apr 2009 55,953 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

pads appear low

Pass 28 Apr 2008 36,351 miles

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

front tyres worn to 1.6mm limit.

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 LPZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black 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 LPZ, 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 LPZ registered?

BJ05 LPZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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