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BJ05 RPO

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,335 mi
Last recorded120,335 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 120,335 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 mm

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm

Fail 12 Apr 2017 120,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 mm

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm

Pass 6 Apr 2016 111,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 111,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 102,037 miles

hand brake button cap missing

Fail 14 Apr 2015 102,037 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

hand brake button cap missing

Pass 17 Apr 2014 94,264 miles

hand brake lever cap missing

rear numberplate poor condition

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 22 Apr 2013 84,443 miles

hand brake lever button cover missing

Fail 22 Apr 2013 84,443 miles

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

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

hand brake lever button cover missing

Pass 30 Apr 2012 76,064 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 76,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

b oth front tyres close to limit

hand brake button trim missing

rear wiper split

Fail 15 Apr 2011 63,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 63,030 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 May 2010 52,174 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,059 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 43,059 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 34,033 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 RPO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RPO, 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 RPO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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