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BJ05 RVP

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,000 mi
Last recorded111,000 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 RVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 111,000 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 104,422 miles

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 95,520 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 95,503 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 90,624 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 83,128 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 77,127 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 74,831 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 64,630 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 64,630 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 51,501 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 51,496 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 39,640 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 26,604 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 26,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 18,080 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

nsf tyre on 3mm approx

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 RVP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RVP, 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 RVP registered?

BJ05 RVP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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