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BJ05 RUY

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

61,439 mi
Last recorded61,439 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 61,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 57,685 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 55,927 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 53,026 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 43,133 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 33,538 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 25,999 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2019 25,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 24,500 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 23,700 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 22,987 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to limits

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Fail 8 Jun 2016 22,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to limits

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Jun 2015 22,193 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Jun 2014 21,329 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 20,148 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre wearing

rear brakes noisy

Fail 17 May 2012 17,896 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2012 17,896 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 16,573 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 14,449 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 14,449 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 11,837 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 9,417 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

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 RUY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RUY, 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 RUY registered?

BJ05 RUY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is BJ05 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 RUY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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