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BJ05 RNV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,766 mi
Last recorded86,766 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 RNV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 86,766 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 77,797 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 77,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 69,263 miles

exhaust corroding

n/s/f tyre getting low and wearing on outside edge

o/s wiper smearing

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

various suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 29 Nov 2014 69,263 miles

o/s wiper smearing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroding

n/s/f tyre getting low and wearing on outside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

various suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 2 Dec 2013 63,788 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges slightly

n/s inner cv boot weeping grease

play in n/s steering arm

rear indicaters going pale

rear no plate deteriorating

steering rack wet but no visable leaks

Fail 30 Nov 2013 63,788 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on outer edges slightly

n/s inner cv boot weeping grease

n/s/r tyre badly cracking has various cuts in trtead and wearing on inner edge and getting low

play in n/s steering arm

rear indicaters going pale

rear no plate deteriorating

rocker cover leaking oil in to plug recess and is full of oil

steering rack wet but no visable leaks

Pass 4 Dec 2012 58,317 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 53,558 miles

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

front wipers smearing slightly

rear tyres perished and splitting

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 8 Apr 2011 44,736 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 35,850 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 27,192 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,121 miles

front tyres worn to minimum tread depth limit[inner edges bald.]

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 RNV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 RNV registered?

BJ05 RNV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is BJ05 RNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 RNV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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