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BJ05 LTA

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,018 mi
Last recorded108,018 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 108,018 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Flat spot in steering system. No play evident

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 108,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield loose

Flat spot in steering system. No play evident

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 97,447 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside door mirror glass secured with tape.but not obscuring the view to the rear.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 97,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside door mirror glass secured with tape.but not obscuring the view to the rear.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 84,038 miles

Steering slightly notchy in one place

Fail 2 Jul 2012 71,566 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 71,566 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 59,784 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 59,784 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 48,430 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 35,602 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 24,197 miles

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 LTA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LTA, 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 LTA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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