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BJ05 SZU

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

158,645 mi
Last recorded158,645 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 SZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2018 158,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 13 Dec 2016 146,107 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 146,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 130,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 130,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 114,501 miles

heatshield insecure

Fail 5 Dec 2014 114,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

heatshield insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2013 103,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight rough on rear wheel bearings

Fail 8 Jul 2013 103,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight rough on rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Jul 2012 96,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/r of car

dent in n/s sill

exhaust heat sheild loose

rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 23 Jul 2012 96,468 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/r of car

dent in n/s sill

exhaust heat sheild loose

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 22 Jul 2011 90,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 83,933 miles

nearside front tyre getting worn on inner edge!!

offside front tyre getting worn on inner edge!!

offside rear wheel bearing has very slight noise when rotated!!

Pass 30 Jul 2009 77,724 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 77,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 71,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs badly lipped and pitted

Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,393 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2008 46,393 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

under tray fitted

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 SZU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SZU, 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 SZU registered?

BJ05 SZU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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