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BJ05 RVO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,165 mi
Last recorded107,165 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 107,165 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 107,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 95,986 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 80,559 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 75,059 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 70,951 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake performance low

Pass 10 Aug 2013 67,341 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn on inner face

front brake pads 75% worn

n/s/f tyre worn to excess

Pass 22 Nov 2011 61,667 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 61,665 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2010 58,333 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 50,332 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 42,516 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 RVO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RVO, 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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What year was BJ05 RVO registered?

BJ05 RVO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is BJ05 RVO safe to buy?

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