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BJ05 RVW

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

118,073 mi
Last recorded118,073 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 RVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 118,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 117,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 109,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55 16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2024 109,357 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55 16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2023 98,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and badly cracked/perished, Recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55 16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 87,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (205/55 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 87,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (205/55 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 77,421 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 77,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 66,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (205/55 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 39,382 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms,rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 39,382 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms,rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit. 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 29,032 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 29,032 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 28,889 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 28,879 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 28,663 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 28,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 28,391 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 28,316 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 27,698 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 25,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 23,858 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 22,003 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 RVW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RVW, 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 RVW registered?

BJ05 RVW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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