MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,374 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear tyres close to limit
coil spring corroded offside & nearside front (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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
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
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.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
pads appear low
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn to 1.6mm limit.
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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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BJ05 LPZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2005.
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