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BJ05 RWX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,457 mi
Last recorded96,457 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 96,457 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 94,104 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 89,115 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 83,807 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 72,708 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 72,708 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2020 67,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 May 2020 67,260 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 64,095 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 64,095 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 61,582 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 61,582 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 58,873 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,662 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 53,810 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 51,440 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 47,972 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,254 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2011 40,295 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,291 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,570 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 25,779 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 RWX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RWX, 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 RWX registered?

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

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