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BJ05 RNE

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

90,773 mi
Last recorded90,773 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 RNE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 90,773 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 90,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2020 86,069 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 80,288 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 80,288 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Jul 2019 80,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2018 77,388 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 77,388 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 74,550 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 74,550 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 70,524 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides link rods (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Jun 2016 70,524 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides link rods (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 61,370 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 61,370 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 56,630 miles

brakes are squeeky

emissions control vacum pipe bellow inlet manifold has colapsed

slight blow from exhaust flexi

Fail 28 Jun 2014 56,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

colant bellow min. (water added)

emissions control vacum pipe bellow inlet manifold has colapsed

oil bellow min (1l of 5w30 added)

play in both front anti roll link bars

Pass 5 Jun 2013 51,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

hanbrake has high travel

Fail 4 Jun 2013 51,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

hanbrake has high travel

Pass 20 Apr 2012 45,336 miles

coolant level low

offside front brake pads look low

offside rear tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewalls

Fail 20 Apr 2012 45,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coolant level low

offside front brake pads look low

offside rear tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 20 Apr 2011 39,689 miles

front brake pads look low

off side rear tyre cracking on both side walls

Fail 20 Apr 2011 39,689 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads look low

off side rear tyre cracking on both side walls

Pass 24 Apr 2010 34,402 miles

off side rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Fail 24 Apr 2010 34,402 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

off side rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 27 Apr 2009 31,345 miles

both front tyres cracking on inner side walls

off side rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,084 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 RNE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RNE, 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 RNE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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