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BJ05 LTN

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

192,849 mi
Last recorded192,849 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 192,849 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 175,879 miles

Both rear tyres perished, split and in poor condition.

N/S/F Tyre perished, split and in poor condition.

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

Tow bar cross member corroded.

Fail 17 Apr 2018 175,872 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished and split. Inner side wall. (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit.

Both rear tyres perished, split and in poor condition.

N/S/F Tyre perished, split and in poor condition.

Tow bar cross member corroded.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 152,324 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Rear tyres perished and split.

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 126,369 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 128,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 112,154 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 107,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear suspension springs rusty.

engine warning light on.

front brake pads wearing low.

slight corrosion on front brake discs.

Fail 20 Jan 2014 107,034 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear suspension springs rusty.

engine warning light on.

front brake pads wearing low.

slight corrosion on front brake discs.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 99,795 miles

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

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

front wiper blades smearing slightly.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 82,160 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 49,932 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 49,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 43,614 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 43,597 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,067 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,353 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 LTN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LTN, 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 LTN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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