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BJ05 RRY

2005 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,354 mi
Last recorded129,354 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 RRY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 129,354 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer dust shield heavily corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer dust shield heavily corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 16 Dec 2020 129,349 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer dust shield heavily corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner side wall. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads, no cords visible. *Advise Replacement* Size 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer dust shield heavily corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Also both sides have lipped edge. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 14 May 2019 115,439 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shocks have some corrosion

Pass 17 May 2018 108,104 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 17 May 2018 108,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box leaking and corroded. (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 16 May 2017 101,708 miles

Engine cover and under shield fitted to vehicle so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 May 2017 101,696 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Engine cover and under shield fitted to vehicle so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 97,132 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 97,132 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 93,309 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2015 93,300 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,603 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 82,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 76,125 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 63,530 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 50,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2008 37,222 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 RRY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,997cc diesel 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 RRY, 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 RRY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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